Inside ODM's final fallout
A showdown is looming in ODM after a faction allied to the party’s secretary general Edwin Sifuna announced it will host a parallel National Delegate Convention on March 27...
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A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, with a faction supporting the Party's Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, planning to host a parallel National Delegate Convention (NDC).
- The parallel NDC is scheduled for March 27, 2026.
- The involved parties are a faction allied with ODM's Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and presumably the party leadership.
- This move signals a looming showdown and indicates a deep division within the ODM party.
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ODM Factions Plan Parallel Conventions Amid Internal Rift - March 2026
A significant rift has emerged within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, with a faction led by the party's Secretary General Edwin Sifuna announcing plans for a parallel National Delegate Convention tentatively scheduled for March 27, 2026. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is currently facing political uncertainty following an apparent attempt by ODM to remove him from his position as Secretary General. His recent prominence has sparked discussions about his potential political future, with speculation about whether he might run alone in 2027 or create an alliance with other political leaders. The article also discusses the recurring issue of political parties in Kenya facing succession crises when their founders depart, prompting calls for leaders to plan for smooth transitions.
