Tough Time For ODM As Edwin Sifuna Makes Unexpected Move Ahead Of NDC In Nairobi

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Tensions are rising within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna made an unexpected political move just hours before the party’s highly anticipated National Delegates Conference (NDC) scheduled for March 27, 2026, in Nairobi.

The NDC is expected to be a defining moment for the party, with delegates set to deliberate on key issues, including the ratification of Sifuna’s removal as Secretary General and the appointment of his successor.

Additionally, the meeting is poised to endorse a controversial plan by ODM officials to collaborate with William Ruto and his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the next general election.

However, in a move that has caught many by surprise, Sifuna has announced plans to hold a political rally in Nairobi on the same day as the NDC.

Through his social media platforms, the outspoken senator called on his supporters to attend the rally, a decision widely seen as a direct challenge to the party’s leadership.

Political analysts warn that the parallel events could deepen divisions within ODM, a party that has long been regarded as a dominant force in Kenyan politics.

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The timing of the rally, coinciding with such a critical internal meeting, has raised concerns about possible confrontations between rival factions.

Supporters of Sifuna argue that he is exercising his democratic right to engage with the public, while his critics within the party accuse him of undermining internal processes and fueling disunity at a crucial time.

As both camps dig in, all eyes are now on Nairobi, where the unfolding developments are expected to test ODM’s unity and political future. With tensions already high, the outcome of the NDC—and Sifuna’s counter-move—could significantly reshape the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 elections.