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HomeDaily NewsSunday, February 22, 2026ODM Party Internal Conflicts and Rallies - February 2026
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ODM Party Internal Conflicts and Rallies - February 2026

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna alleged that he and his team were targeted at Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21, by alleged state-sponsored goons who barricaded the facility. ODM party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has blamed police and airlines for chaos that disrupted a rally in Kakamega, alleging state agencies endangered opposition leaders by allowing disruptions and sharing travel details. Oburu Odinga challenged a faction within ODM linked to ousted Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino to leave the party if they are unhappy with its current political direction during a parallel rally in Siaya County.

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Sifuna Alleges Being Targeted at Airport During Linda Wananchi Kakamega Tour

Sifuna Alleges Being Targeted at Airport During Linda Wananchi Kakamega Tour

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna alleged that he and his team were targeted at Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21, by alleged state-sponsored goons who barricaded the facility.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna alleged that he and his team were targeted at Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21, by alleged state-sponsored goons who barricaded the facility.

  • Senator Sifuna accused the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) of allowing the alleged goons access to the airport, compromising passenger safety.
  • He also alleged that commercial airlines shared his team's travel itinerary with the Ministry of Interior, putting them at risk.
  • The team successfully re-routed their travel to Kakamega airstrip, avoiding the alleged confrontation.
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Oburu Dares Sifuna, Babu and Splinter Faction to Leave ODM

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.

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Sifuna blames police, airlines after Kakamega rally chaos

Sifuna blames police, airlines after Kakamega rally chaos

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has blamed police and airlines for chaos that disrupted a rally in Kakamega. He alleges that state agencies endangered opposition leaders by allowing disruptions and sharing travel details.

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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has blamed police and airlines for chaos that disrupted a rally in Kakamega. He alleges that state agencies endangered opposition leaders by allowing disruptions and sharing travel details.

  • Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary General, accused Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and airlines of compromising passenger safety.
  • The chaos occurred at a rally organised by the Linda Mwananchi faction in Kakamega on Saturday, with leaders claiming authorities used teargas and intimidation.
  • Sifuna claimed the group had to change their travel plans from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after receiving intelligence warnings.
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Key Highlights

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.

  • The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Sifuna, held a rally at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega County, attended by thousands of supporters, despite earlier security concerns and teargas incidents.
  • Oburu Odinga stated, "ODM, as things stand, must focus on forming the next government and is currently centred on talks over a power-sharing arrangement with the government."
  • Leaders including James Orengo, Godfrey Osotsi, and Richard Onyonka reaffirmed their commitment to the Linda Mwananchi Tour and its 10-point agenda, insisting Sifuna remains the legitimate Secretary General.
  • Western Regional Police Commander Isaak Mahoud had expressed security concerns about the Kakamega rally, citing intelligence reports of armed individuals.