Oburu to Rally Coast Delegates on UDA Talks, after Sifuna ouster
The meetings dubbed Linda Ground are meant to gather views on whether ODM should enter pre-coalition talks with UDA. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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ODM Acting Party Leader Oburu Oginga will lead consultative forums in the Coast region from February 12-14, 2026, following changes in the party leadership that saw Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna ousted. These meetings aim to gather views on potential pre-election talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and a departure from the Azimio Coalition.
- The forums, dubbed Linda Ground Consultative Forums, will be held across Lamu, Witu, Garsen, Magarini, Pwani University, Mariakani, Taveta, Voi, and Ukunda.
- The National Executive Committee Meeting directed Oburu to prioritize talks with UDA and initiate the process of leaving the Azimio Coalition.
- The internal rift stems from differing views on an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March 2025 between President Ruto and the late Raila Odinga.
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ODM Ousts Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Begins Azimio Coalition Exit - February 2026
A significant power struggle has erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after its National Executive Committee (NEC) removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General. Sifuna has rejected his removal as "illegal and unprocedural" and vowed a court battle. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has been appointed as the Acting Secretary General. Following the shake-up, ODM has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing breaches of the coalition's agreement. Acting Party Leader Oburu Oginga is set to hold consultative forums on potential pre-election talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a significant reversal, Oburu Odinga announced that the party will actively pursue the Deputy President slot during these upcoming coalition negotiations.
