Also known as: Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo · Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo
Busia Woman Representative who serves as ODM's Acting Secretary-General following Sifuna's removal.
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Capital News
… ur victims of past protests without resorting to violence. “By choosing peace over destruction, and respect for the Constitution and laws of this nation, you have demonstrated that our movement is driven by higher ideals, not chaos,” the party’s Secretary General Catherine Omanyo …
ODM thanks Kenyans for peaceful June 25 commemorationsCapital News
… t and findings of the IDRM under Article 74(2) of the Party constitution, the NEC unanimously resolved to adopt the Committee’s recommendations and endorsed the removal from office of Senator Edwin Watenya Sifuna,” the statement signed by Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo …
ODM Removes Sifuna as Secretary General After NEC Endorses Disciplinary ProcessThe Standard
ODM acting Secretary-General Catherine Omanyo has confirmed that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has ratified the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General, following the adoption of recommendations by the party’s Internal Dispute Resolution Comm …
ODM confirms Sifuna ouster as NEC ratifies removalCitizen Digital
… been defiant in his stance of not supporting the broad-based arrangement, has recently found himself on the receiving end of internal political crackdowns, including ODM initiating his ouster as Secretary General, and replacing him with Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo …
Sifuna dropped from Oburu-led Senate Energy committee in reshuffleCitizen Digital
… Oburu was accompanied by Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga, and Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron, who echoed the call for unity within ODM, saying it would strengthen the party’s position in any negotiations with the ruling UDA part …
ODM-UDA 2027 election deal must be 50-50: Oburu Oginga saysCitizen Digital
… ODM acting Secretary-General Catherine Omanyo introduced Pinto following the defection of the party’s longtime DJ, Spider, to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s faction. …
'Pay Me!' ODM DJ Pinto Cahill calls out Linda Ground faction for repeated failure to pay for servicesCitizen Digital
Boarding schools should be eliminated - ODM acting SG Omanyo By Roy Ouma June 09, 2026 04:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Newly-appointed ODM Secretary General Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo speaking to Citize …
Boarding schools should be eliminated - ODM acting SG OmanyoCapital News
… e are sorry for what happened, but the youths should restrain themselves from such actions.” One of those killed was identified as Frederick Odiwuor, popularly known as “Papa,” a staff member attached to ODM Acting Secretary General and Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo …
2 killed as youth clash with police to free man held for vandalism in BusiaCapital News
… At a high-level Parliamentary Group retreat in Mombasa County, acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo said the delay in disbursements had pushed the party to the brink financially. …
Orengo Defends Role as ODM Demands Sh12bn in Unpaid Political FundingThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBusia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has dismissed criticisms and comparisons between her and embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, claiming she has what it takes to serve as the acting SG. …
I don't need "big English" to deliver, Omanyo tells Linda MwananchiThe Orange Democratic Movement has praised Kenyans for conducting peaceful June 25 anniversary commemorations, saying demonstrators' restraint reflected the country's democratic maturity. The party called on security agencies to continue exercising restraint in future demonstrations.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement has praised Kenyans for conducting peaceful June 25 anniversary commemorations, saying demonstrators' restraint reflected the country's democratic maturity. The party called on security agencies to continue exercising restraint in future demonstrations.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement has officially removed Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General after the party's National Executive Committee adopted recommendations from its Internal Disputes Resolution Mechanism. The NEC unanimously resolved to endorse the removal, which followed a disciplinary process conducted under the party's constitution.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
ODM's National Executive Committee has ratified the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General, following adoption of recommendations by the party's Internal Dispute Resolution Committee. Acting Secretary-General Catherine Omanyo said the process was conducted within party rules.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has insisted that any coalition agreement between ODM and the ruling UDA ahead of the next General Election must be based on a 50-50 power-sharing formula, with all seats including the presidency up for negotiation.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DJ Pinto Cahill has publicly called out the ODM party's Linda Ground faction for failing to pay him for multiple engagements including rallies in Kisumu, Migori, and Narok, claiming he received only minimal transport support (Ksh.7,000 in some cases) or nothing at all.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo has called for increased investment in day schools and the elimination of the boarding element in schools, arguing that parents should be able to balance work and family. She made the remarks in response to rising arson attacks targeting boarding schools, including a May 28 fire at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Nakuru County that killed 16 students and injured 79 others.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people died during violent confrontations after a crowd of nearly 200 youths stormed a Busia police station following the arrest of a suspect linked to destruction of a police vehicle, Busia County Police Commander Ahmed Abdilleh confirmed. The group allegedly attempted to loot businesses and vandalized public infrastructure including buildings belonging to the Kenya Medical Training College and county government offices.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has reasserted his role in securing the Orange Democratic Movement's unpaid public funding claim, stating the Sh12 billion figure the party now demands from government exists because of litigation he personally initiated. Orengo criticised sections of the Linda Ground Movement for demanding the funds while launching personal attacks against him, saying they fail to acknowledge the legal groundwork he laid.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo dismissed comparisons to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and said she is ready to compete at the party's National Delegates Conference election, claiming she has political experience since 2007 and is equipped to serve as acting SG.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →