Sifuna: I remain loyal member and duly elected ODM Secretary General
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, February 12, 2026Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has broken his silence following the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee’s resolution to remove him as the party’s Secretary-General.
Sifuna has said that he remains a royal member of the Orange Democratic Movement party and the duly elected secretary general.
In a brief press release statement read to the members of the fourth estate on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Sifuna thanked supporters and signalled to the ODM supporters that he will remain a loyal member of the ODM party and the duly elected Secretary General of the ODM Party.
“I remain a loyal member and the duly elected secretary general of the ODM party,” Sifuna said.
Sifuna has said that his record as the Secretary General speaks for itself and will continue to safeguard the values of the ODM party, as it would be the wish of the former ODM party leader, the late Raila Odinga.
Sifuna has noted that the ODM leadership has been acting contrary to the Constitution of the party and installed Oburu Odinga as the deputy party leader.
Sifuna’s next move
The embattled senator has said that the actions he will take moving forward will be informed by the values of the party, which he has promised to continue fighting for.
Sifuna has also announced that the Linda Mwananchi forums will continue and that he shall continue engaging with the people moving forward. He has announced he will hold the first forum after his ouster in Kitengela on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Sifuna’s ouster
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, announced that it had relieved Secretary General Edwin Sifuna of his duties with immediate effect.
Speaking in Mombasa, the committee announced that Deputy Secretary General Catherine Omanyo will serve in an acting capacity until a substantive office holder is elected.
“The Party National Executive Committee meeting in Mombasa today has resolved to relieve SG @edwinsifuna of his responsibilities with immediate effect,” ODM stated.
The move comes after months of internal tensions within the party. Sifuna, who is known for his staunch ODM membership, had also faced criticism over opposing a pact between the government, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and the Orange Democratic Movement, which has been seen as being disrespectful to the party leadership.
Sifuna’s removal has sparked a debate from leaders and the public on the ODM party and the deepening wrangles within the party.
Sifuna is now expected to make his next move after his removal as the Secretary General of the ODM party. He is expected to announce his move during the press release.