ODM Fires Sifuna as Secretary General, Deepening Party Rift

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was removed as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement on June 22, 2026, after the party's National Executive Committee voted unanimously to adopt findings from the Internal Disputes Resolution Committee that determined he had committed misconduct warranting dismissal. The ouster was confirmed by acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo and subsequently ratified by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.

A Second — and This Time Decisive — Attempt

The June 22 removal was not the first effort to push Sifuna out of ODM's leadership structure. Earlier in 2026, a similar move had been successfully contested before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. The setback forced the ODM mainstream to regroup and adopt a more methodical approach through the IDRC.

The Fault Line Within ODM

Sifuna had emerged as one of the most vocal critics of the ODM-Ruto cooperation arrangement, becoming a figurehead of the faction that rallied under the banner of Linda Mwananchi. His allies included Siaya Governor James Orengo and Mathare MP Babu Owino.

What It Means for ODM and 2027

Sifuna's removal represents a significant moment of internal consolidation for the Odinga-aligned mainstream of ODM. Political analysts, however, warn that the removal of Sifuna may energise rather than silence the Linda Mwananchi faction.