Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has been engaged in shuttle diplomacy to mend a brewing fallout within the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party.

• The primary objective of Sifuna's efforts is to prevent a split among ODM party MPs who are reportedly unhappy with the coalition's recent appointments.
• Key players involved include Edwin Sifuna and disgruntled ODM Members of Parliament.
• A notable detail is the growing discontent among ODM legislators regarding positions allocated within parliamentary committees and other leadership roles in the coalition.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has upheld the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party's decision to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its Secretary-General, concluding a dispute over disciplinary powers.

• The Tribunal found that the ODM National Executive Committee was within its rights to establish a special panel for disciplinary proceedings.
• Edwin Sifuna, who served as ODM Secretary-General since 2018, challenged his removal which followed accusations of contradicting party positions and engaging in unsanctioned activities.
• This ruling allows ODM to proceed with disciplinary actions after a previous removal in February 2026 was invalidated due to procedural flaws.

The United Opposition is intensifying its closed-door consultations to strategize against President William Ruto's administration.

• Key meetings include a consultation with Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i in Karen, Nairobi.
• Leading figures in these discussions are Linda Mwananchi leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo.
• Additionally, Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna met with Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga is currently in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up following a brief hospital visit in Nairobi.

• Oburu Oginga, also the Siaya Senator, underwent a brief hospitalisation on September 1, 2026.
• The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party confirmed his travel for medical examination.
• He is expected to return to Kenya on Saturday this week.