Sifuna, Babu team overpower police, enter Ufungamano
Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino, and James Orengo, alongside other Linda Mwananchi leaders overpower police, gain entry into Ufungamano House amid tight security...
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and other leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) "Linda Mwananchi" faction, overpowered police to gain entry into Ufungamano House. They were holding a parallel meeting to the Special Delegates Convention led by ODM leader Oburu Odinga at Jamhuri grounds.
- The group is opposed to the ODM’s cooperation with the ruling United Democratic Alliance.
- Key figures involved include ODM leaders Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, opposing the faction led by Oburu Odinga.
- Dozens of police trucks, water cannon vehicles, and anti-riot officers were deployed to block access to Ufungamano House.
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Sifuna, Babu team overpower police, enter Ufungamano - March 2026
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and other leaders from the ODM 'Linda Mwananchi' faction overpowered police to gain entry into Ufungamano House. They were holding a parallel meeting to the Special Delegates Convention led by ODM leader Oburu Odinga at Jamhuri grounds. Siaya Governor James Orengo led youth into Ufungamano Grounds following a reported standoff, invoking the legacy of Raila Odinga and calling for major political and constitutional changes. The Linda Mwananchi faction accused President William Ruto of interfering in opposition party affairs, holding their parallel meeting while another ODM faction convened at Jamhuri grounds.
