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Edwin Sifuna

Also known as: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna · Edwin Watenya Sifuna · ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna · Senator Edwin Sifuna · Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna · ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna

Nairobi Senator challenging his removal as ODM Secretary General at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal while building 2027 presidential support in Western Kenya.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 30 – ODM Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna sustained his attack on the Kenya Kwanza government, linking past demolitions, economic hardship, and recent tragedies to leadership failures.

    Sifuna Escalates Anti-Ruto Campaign, Citing failing Schools safety, and Economic Pain
  3. Citizen Digital

    Sasa wale wanasema anatembea na Sifuna..kama hakusaidia Raila Amollo Odinga, atasaidia Sifuna?” The long-simmering cracks within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) this year burst into the open, with senior party officials trading explosive accusations over the handling of camp

    Atwoli blames Uhuru for Raila’s 2022 loss, says he never delivered Ksh.400M for agents
  4. The Standard

    Wamboka declared his support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, describing him as a leader capable of rescuing the country from its current challenges."The only person who can save Kenyans and stabilize the economy is Edwin Sifuna." Wamboka said, adding that the senator enjoys the

    MP Wanyama heckled as opposition backs Sifuna
  5. The Standard

    Savula, who serves as deputy coordinator of President Ruto’s two-term campaign team in Western Kenya, also took issue with Wamalwa and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing them of engaging in political activism without clearly declaring their intentions for the presidency.“We k

    Wamalwa, Savula clash over Western region support for Ruto's re-election bid and region's political direction
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 29 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says he will revive a motion a probe into overcrowding and deteriorating infrastructure in public boarding secondary schools following Thursday’s deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School that killed 16 st

    Sifuna to revive Senate Probe on school overcrowding crisis
  7. The Standard

    Only Ida Odinga has publicly questioned why Raila insisted on burial within 72 hours.Two rival factions have since calcified: One, styled Linda Ground and marshalled by Senator Oburu and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga; the other, Linda Mwananchi, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna and G

    The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies
  8. Capital News

    Combine Kalonzo Musyoka’s 19 percent, Fred Matiang’i’s 14 percent, Edwin Sifuna’s 10 percent and Rigathi Gachagua’s 9 percent, and the opposition appears to command 52 percent support, with another 15 percent undecided.

    OPINION: Opposition Unity Alone Will Not Defeat Ruto in 2027
  9. The Standard

    A series of political consultations involving Edwin Sifuna and George Natembeya has continued to trigger speculation over a possible political realignment in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Inside the Sifuna-Natembeya talks stirring Western Kenya politics
  10. The Standard

    Leaders like Babu Owino, Caleb Amisi, Antony Kibagendi and Sifuna are tapping into the energy of the Gen Z movement, amplifying calls for accountability and reform.

    Why president's political future hangs in the balance
  11. Citizen Digital

    Sifuna questions government's model on cushioning fuel price hikes By Citizen Reporter May 18, 2026 01:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during a past party function.

    Sifuna questions government's model on cushioning fuel price hikes

Thursday 11 June

  1. ODM DJ Pinto Cahill demands payment from party for unpaid services

    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

  2. Lands and Mining Cabinet Secretaries absent from Senate plenary

    Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome failed to attend Senate plenary on Wednesday to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements; Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also missed a Senate appearance the previous week. Senators criticized the Cabinet Secretaries for not honouring their invites to discharge their mandates before the house.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Cabinet Secretaries Wahome and Joho censured for missing Senate appearances

    Senators criticized Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for failing to appear before the Senate plenary to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements communicated only late on Tuesday evening. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also failed to appear the previous week.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Sifuna challenges ODM removal in political disputes tribunal

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare the ODM resolution removing him as Secretary General unlawful, arguing that the National Executive Committee resolution of February 11, 2026, was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Sifuna seeks tribunal nullification of ODM removal

    Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare his removal as ODM Secretary General unlawful, arguing the NEC resolution of February 11, 2026 was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself and violated party constitution and principles of fair administrative action.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Sifuna supporters hold county meetings across Western region

    Supporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. ODM tribunal reserves judgment on Sifuna disciplinary case for June 18

    The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has reserved its judgment until June 18, 2026, in a case filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna challenging a disciplinary process initiated against him by the party. Sifuna's counsel argued the ODM National Executive Committee violated the party's constitution and Fair Administrative Action Act by resolving to remove him without a hearing, while ODM lawyers argued the complaint is premature because the party's internal disciplinary mechanisms have not been exhausted.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Ruto-Raila broad-based government support drops to 30 percent

    A TIFA poll conducted last month found support for the broad-based government between President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration and the Orange Democratic Movement has fallen sharply by 14 percentage points to 30 per cent, while opposition has surged to 56 per cent.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 31 May

  1. ODM leaders criticize government spending, urge rejection of Finance Bill

    ODM leaders including Godfrey Osotsi, Edwin Sifuna, and Babu Owino have criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for public spending they describe as wasteful, citing State House expenditure of KSh18 billion annually, and are urging MPs across the political divide to vote against the proposed 2026 Finance Bill.

    31 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Opposition leaders criticize government school safety failures

    Opposition leaders have accused the government of neglecting education infrastructure and failing to protect learners, citing the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy in Gilgil as an example of systemic failure marked by overcrowding and poor emergency preparedness.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Sifuna accuses government of failures over school safety and economic hardship

    ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna attacked the Kenya Kwanza government at a burial in Bungoma, linking past demolitions and the Utumishi Girls School dormitory fire—which left 16 students dead—to leadership failures. Sifuna plans to introduce a Senate motion to investigate overcrowding and deteriorating infrastructure in public boarding secondary schools.

    30 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Atwoli accuses Uhuru of failing to support Raila in 2022

    COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has warned Western Kenya politicians against associating with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming Uhuru failed to fully support Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga in the 2022 presidential race. Atwoli alleged that Uhuru promised but never delivered Ksh.400 million for polling agents, resulting in Odinga's campaign lacking agents at polling stations.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Opposition backs Sifuna as government MP faces heckling

    At a burial in Bungoma County, political leaders clashed over the 2027 election, development record, and President Ruto's re-election prospects. Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama faced hostility when promoting Ruto's two-term agenda, while opposition figures including Bumula MP Jack Wamboka attacked the Kenya Kwanza administration for stalled infrastructure, corruption, and economic hardship.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

  4. Wamalwa and Savula clash over Western Kenya's 2027 political direction

    DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula clashed over whether Western Kenya should support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid or the opposition coalition. Savula, now in the UDA, argued the Luhya community should back Ruto's second-term bid, citing development projects from the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Sifuna to revive Senate probe into public school overcrowding

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he will revive a motion for a Senate investigation into overcrowding and deteriorating infrastructure in public boarding secondary schools, following a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls that killed 16 students. Sifuna attributed the crisis to the government's 100 per cent transition policy, which increased student enrollment without corresponding infrastructure expansion.

    29 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 25 May

  1. Oburu Oginga's leadership leaves ODM in turmoil

    An opinion piece argues that ODM has fallen into disarray seven months after Raila Odinga's death, with Senator Oburu Oginga's interim leadership showing insufficient capacity to preserve the party. The turmoil intensified after August 2024, when ODM's chairman, Minority Leader, and two deputy party leaders joined President Ruto's Cabinet following a handshake with Raila, which critics said undermined the party's role as the principal opposition force.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Opposition unity alone insufficient to defeat Ruto in 2027

    According to a TIFA poll, opposition candidates combined command 52 percent support versus President Ruto's 24 percent, but an opinion piece argues that uniting behind one candidate will not guarantee victory because voters are fragmented by emotion, identity, ideology, generation and personality rather than being transferable blocs.

    24 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Sifuna-Natembeya talks spark realignment speculation in Western Kenya

    Political consultations involving Edwin Sifuna and George Natembeya, joined recently by Western Kenya politicians including Godfrey Osotsi and Jack Wamboka, have triggered speculation over a possible political realignment in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Opinion: Ruto's 2027 reelection prospects uncertain amid economic challenges

    An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's political future is uncertain ahead of the 2027 general election, with his reelection prospects challenged by public discontent over the cost of living, food prices, taxes, debt, and unemployment, despite government confidence in his prospects.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Sifuna criticizes government's delayed response to fuel price hikes

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna questioned the government's approach to managing fuel price shocks, arguing that fuel pricing is a predictable event and the government should prepare interventions early rather than damage control after crises escalate. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi attributed recent hikes to ongoing conflict in the Gulf region but said the State would consider relief measures.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. ODM tensions escalate between Mbadi and Odinga family members

    Treasury CS John Mbadi has clashed publicly with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga and other ODM figures over calls for party tolerance and accommodation of leaders with divergent views, including ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Mbadi questioned bringing back party members he said had publicly threatened to quit, framing the dispute around loyalty to party leadership.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition risks misreading Ruto's 24% polling lead

    A Capital News opinion piece warns that while President Ruto's 24 per cent support in a TIFA Research poll is lower than the combined opposition support, a fragmented opposition field means the incumbent remains the single most preferred candidate and could still win unless opposition leaders unite behind one candidate.

    17 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. 2027 race fragmented; no candidate near 50+1 threshold yet

    A TIFA poll shows Kenya's 2027 presidential race is highly competitive and fragmented, with President Ruto leading at 24 per cent, followed by Kalonzo Musyoka at 19 per cent, Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, Edwin Sifuna at 10 per cent, and Rigathi Gachagua at 9 per cent, but no candidate currently appears capable of securing the constitutional 50+1 threshold in a first round.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. Saboti MP says Sifuna must lead opposition alliance ticket

    Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, a principal in the Linda Mwananchi movement, has declared there will be no negotiations with the United Opposition coalition on a merger unless Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is picked as the opposition presidential flag bearer. Amisi argued that young people have lost confidence in traditional political leadership and can only be motivated to participate if a member of their generation contests for the presidency.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Winnie Odinga criticises government politicians' approach to public engagement

    EALA MP Winnie Odinga has criticised politicians in government for a "tone-deaf" approach and warned leaders to stop using threats and intimidation when engaging with citizens, singling out South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro after he received a hostile reception at a funeral service.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Gachagua urges Sifuna to avoid helicopter travel for safety

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua urged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to stop using helicopters when traversing the country, claiming the government may go to extreme lengths to silence dissenting voices. Gachagua also called for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 polls to oust President William Ruto.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto leads 2027 race despite weakening support, fragmented opposition

    A TIFA Research poll shows President William Ruto remains the most preferred presidential candidate at 24 per cent ahead of the 2027 General Election, but his support is considered vulnerable. The opposition vote is scattered among several contenders, and TIFA notes that the absence of a dominant opposition challenger could work in Ruto's favour despite his relatively modest popularity.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. TIFA survey: 73% of ODM supporters back Sifuna faction

    A TIFA survey found that 73% of ODM supporters back the Linda Mwananchi Group led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while party leader Oburu Oginga received 24% support for his Linda Ground faction. ODM supporters, according to the survey, favour a more independent, people-centred opposition approach rather than closer cooperation with the government.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Ruto leads 2026 preference poll at 24%, rivals closely bunched

    A TIFA Research opinion poll shows President William Ruto leading 2026 presidential preference with 24%, ahead of Kalonzo Musyoka at 19%, while former Deputy President Gachagua and Senator Sifuna are tied at 18%, reflecting a tightly contested field ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News

  5. Poll shows Kalonzo-Matiangi as opposition's strongest 2027 challenge

    A TIFA Research survey of 2,013 Kenyan adults across all 47 counties finds 31 per cent of opposition supporters favour a Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiangi pairing as the strongest challenge to President William Ruto in 2027, ahead of Kalonzo-Sifuna at 28 per cent and Gachagua-Kalonzo at 25 per cent. When tested individually, Matiangi, Kalonzo and Gachagua each attract 18, 18 and 17 per cent as opposition leaders most likely to defeat Ruto.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

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