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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, June 17, 2026Sifuna Kicked Out of Senate Committee Chaired by Oburu - June 2026
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Sifuna Kicked Out of Senate Committee Chaired by Oburu - June 2026

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee. The changes were announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. This comes as discontent has emerged within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement following allegations of being sidelined in the implementation of a Sh2 billion compensation plan for victims of protests. The compensation issue reportedly surfaced during a State House event attended by President William Ruto and senior government officials. Separately, Former Chief Justice David Maraga announced his intention to run for the 2027 presidential bid, delivering a scathing critique of the current Ruto administration and its handling of corruption.

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Wednesday 1:23 PMStandard Politics

Sifuna kicked out of Senate Committee chaired by Oburu

Sifuna kicked out of Senate Committee chaired by Oburu

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee. The changes were announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.

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ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee. The changes were announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.

  • Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary-General, was removed from the Senate Energy Committee.
  • The announcement of the changes was made by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
  • The committee is chaired by Oburu.
Wednesday 6:00 AMStandard Politics

Ex-CJ Maraga blasts Ruto government, declares 2027 presidential bid

Ex-CJ Maraga blasts Ruto government, declares 2027 presidential bid

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has announced his intention to run for the 2027 presidential bid, delivering a scathing critique of the current Ruto administration and its handling of corruption.

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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has announced his intention to run for the 2027 presidential bid, delivering a scathing critique of the current Ruto administration and its handling of corruption.

  • Maraga accused the government of turning the country into a "full-blown criminal enterprise", facilitating the theft of public resources.
  • He stated that Kenya loses approximately Sh3 billion daily due to corruption and mismanagement.
  • The former Chief Justice and leader of the United Green Movement (UGM) party warned of the nation losing its constitutional and moral direction.
Tuesday 9:48 PMNation PoliticsFirst

Disquiet in ODM amid claims of sidelining in Sh2bn victims pay

Disquiet in ODM amid claims of sidelining in Sh2bn victims pay

Discontent brewing within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has emerged following allegations of being sidelined in the implementation of a Sh2 billion compensation plan for victims of protests. The issue reportedly surfaced during a State House event attended by President William Ruto and senior government officials.

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Key Highlights

Discontent brewing within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has emerged following allegations of being sidelined in the implementation of a Sh2 billion compensation plan for victims of protests. The issue reportedly surfaced during a State House event attended by President William Ruto and senior government officials.

  • The compensation fund is part of a 10-point agenda signed between President Ruto and the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
  • Senator Oburu Oginga, an ODM leader, publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the invitation process, stating he "was not properly invited."
  • ODM officials feel their party is being deliberately excluded from taking credit for an initiative they heavily promoted to their supporters.