ODM to Dewhip Sifuna, Senator Reveals
According to the senator, Sifuna's move to transition to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's side guarantees his removal from the two positions...
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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei alleges that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna faces imminent removal as sowohl Senate Deputy Minority Whip and ODM Secretary General this week. This follows accusations of untrustworthiness due to past political actions and his stance against a broad-based government.
- Cherargei claims Sifuna voted to impeach the former Deputy President in 2024.
- Sifuna has faced scrutiny from within ODM for questioning the party's loyalty amidst talks of aligning with President William Ruto's camp.
- ODM Youth League Leader Kasmuel McOure stated that Sifuna's exit as Secretary General would not be a significant blow to the party.
- Sifuna recently accused Suna East MP Junet Mohamed of benefiting from Uhuru Kenyatta's support while neglecting ODM during the 2022 general election.
- Junet Mohamed refuted Sifuna’s accusations, claiming that funds for election agents were given to Uhuru Kenyatta's brother, Muhoho Kenyatta.
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Feuds and Altercations Cause Divisions Within the ODM Party - January 2026
A group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lawmakers is calling for urgent talks to address deepening party divisions caused by a public feud between Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei alleges that Sifuna faces imminent removal as both Senate Deputy Minority Whip and ODM Secretary General this week. In a separate incident involving ODM politicians, Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai denied drawing a gun on Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during an altercation. Alai offered a conflicting account of the incident, which contradicts Owino's claims of physical harm.
