Sifuna vows court battle over removal as ODM Secretary-General, says he remains in office
The decision, announced in Mombasa on Wednesday by party leader Oburu Odinga, saw Sifuna replaced by Deputy Secretary-General Catherine Omanyo. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed a court battle against his removal as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a decision made by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).
- Sifuna was replaced by Deputy Secretary-General Catherine Omanyo, who will serve in an acting capacity.
- The NEC, chaired by Oburu Odinga, cited concerns over discipline and leadership conduct against Sifuna.
- Sifuna claims the move is unconstitutional and politically motivated, flanked by supporters including Siaya Governor James Orengo and MP Babu Owino.
- The NEC also resolved to initiate the process of withdrawing from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition.
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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.
