After Sifuna, ODM targets Kalonzo, Uhuru allies in House purge
'If indeed he is a ‘rebel’, then how many times was Raila one?' — Ruth Odinga..
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary-General amidst internal factional disputes and announced its formal exit from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition. This move triggers a significant purge targeting allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka within both the National Assembly and the Senate.
- Edwin Sifuna was replaced by Ms. Catherine Omanyo, who will serve in an acting capacity.
- The ODM NEC meeting was presided over by party leader Oburu Oginga, who rejected Uhuru Kenyatta's move to install Kalonzo Musyoka as Azimio leader.
- Potential casualties of the parliamentary purge include Senate Deputy Minority Leader Enoch Wambua (Wiper) and Deputy Minority Leader in the National Assembly Robert Mbui (Wiper).
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ODM Announces Exit from Azimio Coalition and Purge of Members - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced its formal exit from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition amid intense internal disputes. This move is set to trigger a significant purge targeting allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka within Parliament. Amidst these realignments, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has filed a complaint challenging his own removal from the ODM National Executive Committee (NEC). The decision comes as the wider United Opposition is reportedly poised to abandon Azimio as its political vehicle for the 2027 elections in favor of a new coalition framework.
