How divisions in Mulembe Nation are costing the region its political clout
The attempt to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM secretary-general has opened up old wounds of disunity and betrayal in Western Kenya’s political landscape...
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An attempt to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his secretary-general position in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has reignited discussions about disunity in Western Kenya's politics. This incident highlights long-standing issues within the Mulembe Nation, questioning why a region with a significant voter base struggles to secure national political influence.
- Over 2.6 million registered voters in the region.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula shifted their allegiance to President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza Alliance before the 2022 General Election.
- The incident underscores historical patterns of disunity and betrayal within the region's political landscape.
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ODM Factions Clash and Hold Separate Rallies; Sifuna-led Rally Teargassed - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is experiencing internal divisions, with two factions holding separate rallies on Sunday. The factions are reportedly led by Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Oburu Oginga, with both camps advocating for a party "rebirth" ahead of the next General Election. Amidst these divisions, police are facing condemnation after deploying teargas during a peaceful Linda Mwananchi rally in Kitengela Town, Kajiado County, on Sunday. The teargassed rally was led by Edwin Sifuna. An attempt to remove Sifuna from his secretary-general position has also reignited discussions about disunity within the party.
