Who is Catherine Omanyo? Meet the New ODM SG
In 2006, Omanyo launched a fumigation campaign against jiggers that has treated hundreds of homes and continues to improve community health across the county...
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Catherine Omanyo, Busia Woman Representative, has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), replacing Edwin Sifuna after a National Executive Committee decision on February 11, 2026. This leadership change occurs months before political realignments intensify.
- Omanyo, born on July 7, 1970, previously served as ODM Deputy Secretary General and was elected Busia County Woman Representative in 2022.
- Her early life involved significant hardship after her father's death, leading her to found Imprezza Academy in 2001, which evolved into a tuition-free school in Busia.
- Through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), she has overseen the drilling of over 37 boreholes and constructed houses for vulnerable widows.
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ODM Ousts Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General, Initiates Azimio Coalition Exit - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General, a decision made by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) on February 11. The NEC cited concerns over discipline and leadership conduct for his ouster. Busia Woman Representative, Catherine Omanyo, has been appointed as the Acting Secretary General to replace Sifuna. In the same NEC meeting, the party resolved to begin the formal process of withdrawing from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition. The party cited breaches of the coalition's deed of agreement by partner parties as the reason for initiating its exit.
