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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Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize ODM’s internal rifts have spilled into the open after National Treasury CS John Mbadi hit out at Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga over calls to accommodate leaders with divergent views in the party, including ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. …
ODM rift deepens as Mbadi clashes with Ruth, Winnie and Ida Odinga over ‘post Raila era’ remarksCapital News
… On the surface, it suggests that a majority of voters are leaning toward other possible candidates, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, Edwin Sifuna, Rigathi Gachagua and Babu Owino. …
OPINION: Why the Opposition Should Not Misread Ruto’s 24pc RatingThe Standard
… President William Ruto maintains a narrow lead at 24 per cent in the preferred presidential contest, followed by Kalonzo Musyoka at 19 per cent, Fred Matiang’i at 14 per cent, Edwin Sifuna at 10%, and Rigathi Gachagua at 9 per cent, while 15 per cent of respondents remain undecid …
The 50 per cent plus 1 headache for Ruto and the oppositionCitizen Digital
Sifuna must lead the opposition alliance ticket - MP Caleb Amisi By Collins Shitabayi May 16, 2026 07:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Saboti MP Caleb Amisi in a past address. …
Sifuna must lead the opposition alliance ticket - MP Caleb AmisiCitizen Digital
… During the same event, Osoro drew criticism from sections of the crowd after claiming that politicians who publicly clash often interact privately without hostility. “Sifuna, Babu Owino, mimi niliingia siasa pamoja na nyinyi. …
Winnie Odinga warns Osoro against threatening Kenyans amid funeral dramaCitizen Digital
Gachagua woos Sifuna, warns against using choppers when traversing the country By Brian Kimani May 14, 2026 05:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua g …
Gachagua woos Sifuna, warns against using choppers when traversing the countryCapital News
… The opposition vote remains scattered among several contenders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at 19 per cent, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at 14 per cent, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 10 per cent and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at 9 pe …
Ruto support weakening but fragmented opposition could hand him 2027 lifeline: pollCitizen Digital
73% of ODM supporters back Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi – TIFA Survey By Roy Ouma May 14, 2026 01:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna speaks to Vihiga …
73% of ODM supporters back Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi – TIFA SurveyCapital News
… Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka follows with 19%, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna are tied at 18% each, signalling a highly competitive middle tier in the presidential preference rankings. …
President Ruto Tops 2026 Presidential Preference at 24% as Kalonzo, Gachagua and Sifuna Closely TrailThe Standard
… TIFA (The Institute for African Studies) Research survey, conducted between May 2 and 11 among 2,013 randomly selected Kenyan adults across all 47 counties, finds 31 per cent of opposition supporters favour a Kalonzo-Matiang'i combination, narrowly ahead of a Kalonzo-Edwin Sifuna …
Kalonzo-Matiang'i ticket emerges as opposition's best shot at defeating RutoDJ 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →