Sifuna ouster drive loses steam amid calls for dialogue
Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo has called for dialogue between warring factions within the ODM, warning against public spats ahead of the 2027 elections...
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The attempted removal of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is losing momentum as calls for dialogue intensify within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Senate Minority Leader and Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo warned that internal disputes could harm the party's standing ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Dialogue is being urged to resolve internal conflicts within the ODM, particularly concerning Edwin Sifuna.
- Senate Minority Leader and Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo is a key voice advocating for de-escalation.
- The ongoing disputes threaten the party's electoral prospects in the upcoming 2027 elections.
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ODM Faces Internal Strife, Leadership Concerns, and a Faltering Ouster Attempt - January 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is reportedly experiencing significant internal strife, infighting, and disunity among its senior leadership. Public displays of unity, such as the celebration for leader Raila Odinga’s 81st birthday in Kilifi on January 7, 2026, are said to have masked deep turmoil that has the party on the verge of self-destruction. Concerns have been raised about the leadership capabilities of current party leader Oburu Oginga. In a separate development, an attempt to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has reportedly lost momentum amid intensifying calls for dialogue. Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo has advocated for dialogue to resolve the internal disputes, which he warned could harm the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, lifelong ODM member Saitabao Ole Kanchory claims President William Ruto is actively working to unify the party for his own political consolidation.
