From Sifuna's removal to mass exodus: Inside Ruto's hand in ODM capture
President William Ruto's hand in the unfolding sequence of explosive events in the ODM party, including the ouster of Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, has been openly evident...
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President William Ruto's influence is increasingly apparent in the dramatic events unfolding within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, including the recent removal of Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna.
- The article details Ruto's discernible "hand" in the internal turmoil of the ODM party.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto, ODM leader Oburu Oginga, and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga.
- A photograph from December 28, 2025, shows these leaders at an event in Homa Bay Town, suggesting prior interactions.
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ODM Removes Secretary General Edwin Sifuna Amid Internal Turmoil and Accusations Against President Ruto - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is facing a severe internal power struggle following the ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna by the National Executive Council (NEC). Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga defended the removal, asserting that due procedure was followed. However, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) temporarily overturned the dismissal. The decision has caused chaos and finger-pointing within the party, with protests erupting in Mombasa and the potential for a mass exodus of members. ODM leaders held a press conference in Nairobi accusing President William Ruto of attempting to destabilize the party and orchestrate Sifuna's ouster. Amid the turmoil, party leader Oburu Oginga was notably absent from crucial rallies in Lamu and Tana River. Other ODM leaders, including Junet Mohamed and Abdulswamad Nassir, have criticized external interference.
