Edwin Sifuna Cuts Short Speech As Police Evict Linda Mwananchi Attendees - March 2026

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna's speech was abruptly cut short at a party meeting in Nairobi after police intervened to evict attendees identified as 'Linda Mwananchi'. Sifuna expressed dismay as police trucks were observed outside the planned meeting venue. Siaya Governor James Orengo led a group of youth into Ufungamano Grounds following a reported standoff and issued a strong warning that any assault on individuals will result in swift and severe consequences. ODM Deputy Party Leader Geoffrey Osotsi accused authorities of deploying soldiers overnight to disrupt the party's activities. Additionally, James Orengo declared readiness to "die for our country" amidst concerns within the party during a press conference where Sifuna stated that ODM is in danger and cannot align with what he termed a "killer government" due to fundamental differences in values.