Omanyo faults Sifuna's leadership
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has criticised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over what she termed as poor leadership within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)...
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Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has openly criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's leadership within the ODM party, escalating internal disputes.
- Omanyo was appointed acting Secretary General on February 11, 2026, after Sifuna was removed from the position.
- She accused Sifuna of not delegating duties during her time as deputy secretary general, leaving her inactive.
- The dispute intensifies divisions within ODM following the death of Raila Odinga and a parallel National Delegates Conference held by Sifuna's faction.
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