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Political Leaders Accuse Ruto and Uhuru of Involvement in Sifuna's ODM Ouster - February 2026

Following the removal of Edwin Sifuna as ODM Secretary General, political leaders traded accusations of external interference. Siaya Governor James Orengo and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi accused President William Ruto of instigating turmoil and orchestrating the ouster. Political analysts also suggested President Ruto may be behind the move, connecting it to negotiations for a pact between ODM and his UDA party. Conversely, Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula supported the removal and accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding Sifuna to destabilize ODM. Amid the accusations, ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga defended the party's decision, asserting that due procedure was followed and criticized external interference.

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We followed due procedure in firing Sifuna, Gladys Wanga defends ODM

Analysis: Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, also the ODM national chairperson, has defended the party's decision to remove Edwin Sifuna as secretary-general, asserting that due procedure was followed and the National Executive Committee (NEC) was properly constituted. Other ODM leaders, including Junet Mohamed and Abdulswamad Nassir, criticized external interference and reaffirmed their support for the broad-based government under President William Ruto.

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Savula backs Sifuna ouster, alleges Uhuru is funding ODM 'rebels'

Analysis: Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has publicly supported the removal of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, accusing former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding Sifuna to destabilize ODM. This endorsement follows a decision by the ODM National Executive Committee to expel Sifuna amid growing internal party divisions.

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Standard Politics•14h ago

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'Let ODM go,' Orengo to Ruto

Analysis: Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of instigating turmoil within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the removal of Edwin Sifuna as the party’s secretary-general. Orengo claims Ruto is interfering in ODM’s internal affairs and undermining political parties for personal gain.

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President Ruto behind Sifuna's removal, Osotsi says

Analysis: Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Secretary General. Both Osotsi and Sifuna allege that Ruto's interference is due to Sifuna's opposition to the current administration and a proposed coalition between ODM and United Democratic Alliance.

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Standard Politics•18h ago

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Experts allege Ruto behind Sifuna's ouster

Analysis: Following the unexpected removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, political analysts suggest President William Ruto may be behind the ouster. The move is believed to be connected to negotiations for a pre-election pact between ODM and Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

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Political Leaders Accuse Ruto and Uhuru of Involvement in Sifuna's ODM Ouster - February 2026

📰 Coverage & Analysis

We followed due procedure in firing Sifuna, Gladys Wanga defends ODM

Savula backs Sifuna ouster, alleges Uhuru is funding ODM 'rebels'

'Let ODM go,' Orengo to Ruto

President Ruto behind Sifuna's removal, Osotsi says

Experts allege Ruto behind Sifuna's ouster