Registrar of Political Parties okays Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general
Registrar of Political Parties okays removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM party Sec Gen following the National Executive Council resolution...
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The Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has officially approved the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General.
- The ORPP's decision was based on a review of submitted documents and a lack of response from Sifuna, deeming the removal process compliant with the ODM party constitution and the Political Parties Act.
- Key individuals involved include Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary-General, and the Registrar of Political Parties.
- The dispute began on February 11, 2026, when the ODM National Executive Council (NEC) passed a resolution to oust Sifuna, replacing him with Catherine Omanyo in an acting capacity.
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Registrar of Political Parties Approves Sifuna's Removal as ODM Secretary General - July 2026
The Registrar of Political Parties has officially approved the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General. Sifuna's entry into the presidential race following his endorsement by the Linda Mwananchi movement has created significant internal friction within the opposition, particularly for the Linda Mwananchi movement. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed the presidential ambitions of leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi team, stating they are not ready for the country's top seat. The emergence of Sifuna as a prominent opposition voice has complicated the political landscape for opposing parties against President William Ruto's administration.
