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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
July 16, 2026
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Night of long knives: Inside ODM, Ruto meeting that toppled Sifuna
Edwin Sifuna was removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip following a divisive meeting among Azimio senators, amid claims that President William Ruto influenced the decision...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto reportedly hosted a meeting that led to the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip.
- Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has been appointed as the new Deputy Minority Whip.
- The move occurred after a State House meeting involving President Ruto and a faction of ODM senators led by party leader Oburu Odinga.
- A subsequent late-night meeting of 21 Azimio-aligned senators solidified the decision to replace Sifuna.
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