Orange Democratic Party (ODM) Secretary General Senator Edwin Sifuna has moved swiftly to implement what he promised Mama Ida Odinga, as he convened a high-level consultative meeting bringing together key party leaders in an effort to restore unity within the party.
On January 7, 2026, while visiting the home of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga, Sifuna publicly assured Mama Ida that he would initiate internal dialogue among ODM leaders to address emerging disagreements following the end of the Raila Odinga era. Barely a day later, the youthful senator has made good on that promise.
Taking to his official social media platforms on January 8, Sifuna shared photos of a roundtable meeting with several senior ODM figures, accompanied by a brief caption reading, “Sit. Talk. Tumeanza.”
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The message signaled the beginning of structured internal discussions, as advised by Mama Ida Odinga, who has consistently called for dialogue and unity within the party.
Among those present were Siaya Governor James Orengo, Turkana South MP John Namoit, Senator Beth Syengo Mumma, nominated Senator Crystal Asige, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, Hon Ruth Odinga, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Nairobi County Assembly Majority Leader Peter Imwatok, Reuben Ndolo, former Attorney General Amos Wako, Edwin Ngonga, and John Andiwo.
The meeting is seen as a significant step toward resolving internal differences and strengthening ODM’s cohesion as it charts its future political direction.
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