Savula backs Sifuna ouster, alleges Uhuru is funding ODM 'rebels'
Savula claimed there was credible evidence linking Kenyatta to efforts to split ODM at a critical juncture in the country’s political cycle...
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Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has publicly supported the removal of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, accusing former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding Sifuna to destabilize ODM. This endorsement follows a decision by the ODM National Executive Committee to expel Sifuna amid growing internal party divisions.
- Savula alleges Uhuru Kenyatta is funding the Sifuna-led faction to split ODM, intending to create a stable coalition between ODM and President William Ruto's UDA party for the 2027 General Election.
- Savula encouraged Sifuna and his allies to leave ODM and join Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party.
- Sifuna has dismissed his purported ouster as illegal, vowing to challenge it in court and plans a political rally in Kitengela on Sunday, February 15th.
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Political Leaders Accuse Ruto and Uhuru of Involvement in Sifuna's ODM Ouster - February 2026
Following the removal of Edwin Sifuna as ODM Secretary General, political leaders traded accusations of external interference. Siaya Governor James Orengo and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi accused President William Ruto of instigating turmoil and orchestrating the ouster. Political analysts also suggested President Ruto may be behind the move, connecting it to negotiations for a pact between ODM and his UDA party. Conversely, Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula supported the removal and accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding Sifuna to destabilize ODM. Amid the accusations, ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga defended the party's decision, asserting that due procedure was followed and criticized external interference.
