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António Guterres of Portugal will leave office on December 31 after two five-year terms.
By Nelson WahomeSecretary General
Guterres succession race tightens as UN Council holds second poll
Global Affairs
Guterres succession race tightens as UN Council holds second poll
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan remains one of the leading names in the race after receiving the strongest backing during the first informal vote conducted last month.
By Maureen KinyanjuiODM removes Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General after NEC decision
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ODM removes Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General after NEC decision
In resolutions released following a meeting held at Chungwa House in Nairobi on Monday, ODM said the decision followed an internal disciplinary process that examined complaints against the Nairobi senator in his capacity as Secretary General.
By David AbonyoTribunal faults ODM over Sifuna removal, orders fair disciplinary process
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Tribunal faults ODM over Sifuna removal, orders fair disciplinary process
The tribunal held that the decision-making process was flawed, particularly regarding notice, agenda setting and the senator’s opportunity to respond to allegations against him.
By Bradley BosireODM party leader Oburu Oginga with Secretary General Edwin Sifuna during a Central Committee meeting/HANDOUT
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Tribunal sends Sifuna, ODM back to internal dispute process
It further ordered that, as a sign of good faith, the decision removing Sifuna should not be filed with the Registrar of Political Parties while the internal process is ongoing.
By Bradley BosireAtwoli retains leadership as COTU Secretary-General
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Atwoli retains leadership as COTU Secretary-General
Atwoli was re-elected during a delegates meeting held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu, on Saturday, March 14.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTribunal to decide on Sifuna’s ODM Secretary-General status on March 26
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Tribunal to decide on Sifuna’s ODM Secretary-General status on March 26
Sifuna’s legal challenge comes after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) decided earlier this year to oust him from the key leadership position.
By Bradley BosireStephen Patrick Mbundi takes over as EAC Secretary General
Global Affairs
Stephen Patrick Mbundi takes over as EAC Secretary General
Mbundi replaces Kenya’s Veronica Nduva, whose term ends in April after she was appointed to complete Kenya’s remaining tenure following the exit of her predecessor.
By Bradley BosireSifuna: I remain the validly elected ODM Secretary-General
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Sifuna: I remain the validly elected ODM Secretary-General
Sifuna emphasized his loyalty to ODM and its founding principles, promising to continue defending the party.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNo one can remove me from ODM, Sifuna says
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No one can remove me from ODM, Sifuna says
Sifuna said attempts to challenge his position outside formal procedures are invalid. He emphasised that ODM’s constitution clearly sets out how leadership changes should happen, including through a National Delegates Convention (NDC) if necessary.
By Maureen Kinyanjui