Hard truths.
For eight years, Sifuna was a central figure in ODM, known for his outspoken style and fierce loyalty to Raila. But the former party leader’s death last October created a vacuum that exposed divisions within th...
Mbadi defended Sifuna’s ouster as a necessary measure to safeguard ODM’s structure. He argued that expecting a senior official to stay in office while pursuing a path contrary to the party’s direction was unrea...
On Wednesday, ODMs National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved to remove Sifuna as its Secretary General.
The NEC further announced that Catherine Omanyo, one of the party’s Deputy Secretaries General, will assume the role in an acting capacity pending the election of a substantive office holder.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga warned members against defying party resolutions, condemned external interference from Azimio partners, and said ODM will now formally assert its independence from the coalition.
Amisi explained that the party cited his holding of two positions—county chairperson and deputy organizing secretary—as the reason for his removal. He insisted that he was legitimately appointed to both roles a...
Speaking at a rally in Busia on Sunday, Siaya Governor James Orengo said the party’s focus is on protecting citizens’ rights rather than chasing positions in government.
The party claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta, acting as Azimio Council Chairman, moved to implement the reshuffle without involving all coalition members.
She explained that the 10-point agenda was developed by late ODM leader Raila Odinga after young protesters declined formal talks, prompting him to engage widely across society to identify their core concerns.
The President said the proposed UDA-ODM coalition was part of a deliberate effort to broaden political consensus and consolidate national unity, while also strengthening the party’s electoral prospects in 2027.
Oburu confirmed that the family discussion would include Raila Odinga’s elder son, Raila Junior, and his sister Winnie, adding that the process is meant to promote understanding and care.
Speaking during a joint interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive show with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro on Wednesday, Owino framed his remarks as a defence of Raila’s legacy rather than a challenge to the party. He said his...