We didn't chase Sifuna from ODM, says Oburu
ODM party leader, Oburu Oginga, has said that the outfit will not revoke the membership of its embattled SG, Edwin Sifuna, but insisted that the decision to relieve him of duties stands...
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ODM party leader Oburu Oginga stated that the party has not revoked the membership of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, despite relieving him of his duties. This decision stands even after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) issued an order blocking Sifuna's removal, with Oburu affirming Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo as the party's chosen Secretary General.
- Oburu Oginga insists Catherine Omanyo is the legitimate Secretary General.
- Sifuna's removal was due to "indiscipline," though he is still a party member.
- The case challenging Sifuna's ouster is scheduled for a mention on February 26.
- ODM plans a National Delegates Convention (NDC) to ratify leadership changes.
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Police Disperse Edwin Sifuna-led ODM Rally in Kitengela with Teargas - February 2026
A faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, led by embattled Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, was scheduled to hold a rally in Kitengela. On Sunday, February 15, 2026, anti-riot police used teargas to disperse this political rally in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The event descended into chaos, leading to panic and disruption along the Nairobi-Namanga Road. The rally occurred amid internal party strife, with ODM party leader Oburu Oginga stating that Sifuna had been relieved of his duties. Oburu affirmed that Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo is the party's chosen Secretary General. This move was made despite the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) issuing an order blocking Sifuna's removal.
