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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General with immediate effect, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol.
The decision was announced on Wednesday following a high-stakes NEC meeting held in Mombasa, where party leaders deliberated on internal governance and the political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, who previously served as Deputy Secretary General, will act in the position until a substantive holder is elected.
The NEC resolution stated that Sifuna’s removal followed deliberations on his conduct and was executed in accordance with the party constitution and applicable laws.
“The NEC expressed grave concern over the rising levels of indiscipline within the party, particularly at the senior leadership level,” the party resolution read.
The decision comes after months of escalating tensions within ODM over whether to support President William Ruto’s administration or maintain an independent opposition stance.
Former national chairperson and current Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi had publicly called for Sifuna’s expulsion, describing him as a stumbling block to the party’s cohesion.
Sifuna has led a faction opposing the party’s cooperation with Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), arguing that ODM must field its own presidential candidate in 2027.
He has also questioned the legitimacy of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga’s appointment as party leader, claiming no proper delegates’ conference was convened to sanction the process.
The NEC also resolved to initiate formal withdrawal from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing sustained breaches of the coalition agreement by certain partners.
The party announced it will convene a National Delegates Convention (NDC) in Nairobi on March 27 to deliberate on strategic direction and prepare for the forthcoming General Election.
Other resolutions included mandating party leaders to ensure the allocation of Sh450 billion to counties in the supplementary budget and calling for government funds to compensate victims of human rights violations through the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General with immediate effect, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol.
The decision was announced on Wednesday following a high-stakes NEC meeting held in Mombasa, where party leaders deliberated on internal governance and the political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, who previously served as Deputy Secretary General, will act in the position until a substantive holder is elected.
The NEC resolution stated that Sifuna’s removal followed deliberations on his conduct and was executed in accordance with the party constitution and applicable laws.
“The NEC expressed grave concern over the rising levels of indiscipline within the party, particularly at the senior leadership level,” the party resolution read.
The decision comes after months of escalating tensions within ODM over whether to support President William Ruto’s administration or maintain an independent opposition stance.
Former national chairperson and current Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi had publicly called for Sifuna’s expulsion, describing him as a stumbling block to the party’s cohesion.
Sifuna has led a faction opposing the party’s cooperation with Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), arguing that ODM must field its own presidential candidate in 2027.
He has also questioned the legitimacy of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga’s appointment as party leader, claiming no proper delegates’ conference was convened to sanction the process.
The NEC also resolved to initiate formal withdrawal from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing sustained breaches of the coalition agreement by certain partners.
The party announced it will convene a National Delegates Convention (NDC) in Nairobi on March 27 to deliberate on strategic direction and prepare for the forthcoming General Election.
Other resolutions included mandating party leaders to ensure the allocation of Sh450 billion to counties in the supplementary budget and calling for government funds to compensate victims of human rights violations through the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
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By David Njaaga