Sifuna to break silence on ODM ouster
“I will speak to the press this morning to address some of your concerns. Ahsanteni sana. God bless.”..
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is set to address the media on Thursday, February 12, following his ouster as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. His removal was confirmed on Wednesday after a meeting of the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) in Mombasa County.
- Sifuna's deputy, Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, has replaced him in an acting capacity.
- The ODM NEC cited concerns about indiscipline, particularly among senior leadership, as the reason for Sifuna's removal.
- The party also announced a National Delegates Convention on March 27, 2026, to discuss strategic direction and began the process of withdrawing from the Azimio la Umoja coalition.
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ODM National Executive Committee Removes Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) controversially removed Edwin Sifuna from his Secretary General position during a heated meeting in Mombasa County. A faction led by Oburu Oginga announced the removal, which was confirmed on Wednesday. The move followed Sifuna's public questioning of the party's talks with President William Ruto and his opposition to supporting Ruto's 2027 presidential bid. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo was appointed as the acting secretary-general to replace Sifuna, citing conduct issues and internal wrangles. Following his ouster, Sifuna announced he would address the media on Thursday, February 12.
