Fresh political tremors have hit the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following a major declaration that appears to weaken the position of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna ahead of the 2027 General Election.
ODM has struggled to maintain unity since the death of its longtime leader, Raila Odinga.
The party is now split into two rival factions: one allied to Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, which favors continued engagement with the ruling coalition, and another linked to Sifuna, which has been pushing for ODM to withdraw from cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration.
Sifuna and his allies have openly called for a review of the controversial 10-point agenda signed between Raila Odinga and Ruto, arguing that the agreement undermines ODM’s opposition credentials.
Also Read
- Junet Mohammed Tells Ruto ODM Plan As Sifuna Snatches The Crowd From Linda Ground
- Sifuna Sends A Warning To Kenyans On Linda Mwanainchi Initiative
- Video: Edwin Sifuna Hits Oburu Odinga Below The Belt Again With Unexpected Remarks
- Trouble For Duale As Kalonzo Goes After Him On Clashes In Mwingi
- Edwin Sifuna Finally Speaks On Uhuru Kenyatta Funding Him And His Linda Mwanainchi Rallies
He has also been vocal in opposing any plans for ODM to work with Ruto’s camp in the 2027 elections.
However, his efforts appear to have suffered a major setback after a high-level ODM meeting resolved to endorse Oburu Odinga as the party’s chief negotiator in talks with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over a possible pre-election pact.
In a press briefing held in Nairobi, ODM county chairpersons, led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, publicly backed the move.
The leaders went a step further by expressing support for the removal of Sifuna from his position as ODM Secretary General, accusing him of undermining party unity.
The declaration signals a clear shift in ODM’s internal power balance and suggests the party may be leaning toward formal cooperation with UDA in 2027, a development likely to intensify internal resistance from Sifuna’s camp and reshape Kenya’s opposition politics in the coming months.
About the Author
