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March 27, 2026
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Oburu Takes ODM Helm as Sifuna Faction Rejects Outcome

Oburu Takes ODM Helm as Sifuna Faction Rejects Outcome

However, Godfrey Osotsi, the Vihiga Senator, was removed from his position as one of the party’s deputy leaders. ODM Director of Elections Junet Mohamed stated that Osotsi’s nomination was invalid as it lacked both a proposer and a seconder. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news..

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has elected Oburu Oginga as its new party leader, but a faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has rejected the National Delegates Convention (NDC) outcomes, further dividing the party.

  • Oburu Oginga was ratified as the new party leader by delegates at the Jamhuri ASK Grounds.
  • Governor Simba Arati of Kisii and Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir of Mombasa were endorsed as deputy party leaders.
  • A rival faction, led by Edwin Sifuna, held a parallel convention at Ufungamano House, declaring the main NDC illegitimate and its resolutions invalid.

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