ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General, cites indiscipline
ODM National Executive Committee removes Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General with immediate effect, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo will act as interim Secretary General.
- Sifuna's removal occurred on Wednesday following a NEC meeting in Mombasa.
- The decision comes despite earlier public assurances from Ida Odinga that Sifuna would not be removed.
- ODM also resolved to initiate withdrawal from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition and will hold a National Delegates Convention (NDC) in Nairobi on March 27.
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ODM Removes Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General After Tense NEC Meeting - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) held a potentially tense National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Mombasa, which was anticipated to address the discipline or expulsion of senior party officials. Following the meeting, the ODM National Executive Committee removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General. The party cited indiscipline and violations of party protocol as the reason for his removal. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo was appointed to act as the interim Secretary General. The NEC meeting was held ahead of the party’s Coast delegates conference later the same day.
