Teargas Disrupts Sifuna's Kakamega Rally Amid ODM Factional Disputes - February 2026

Oburu Odinga challenged a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) linked to Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino to leave the party. Senator Oburu Oginga stated that while the party is ready to negotiate policies, members uncomfortable with ODM are free to leave. Concurrently, a political rally in Kakamega led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, called the Linda Mwananchi rally, proceeded despite police warnings. The event was briefly disrupted by tear gas shortly after it began, causing chaos among supporters. However, the crowds were largely unmoved, and Sifuna urged them to remain as the rally ultimately continued after a short pause.

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Oburu Dares Sifuna, Babu and Splinter Faction to Leave ODM

Oburu Odinga challenged a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) linked to ousted Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino to leave the party if they are unhappy with its current political direction. This call came during a parallel rally in Siaya County, emphasizing the ODM's focus on forming the next government and power-sharing discussions.