… Justice Lawrence Mugambi directed UDA to comply with the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) order to reinstate Orwoba to both the party and the Senate. …
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's application and directed ODM to proceed with and conclude disciplinary proceedings lawfully initiated against him, which the party claims as a victory despite the tribunal finding it had violated Sifuna's right to a fair hearing.
Why it matters
PPDT's decision clearing ODM to proceed with Sifuna disciplinary action shapes opposition party dynamics ahead of 2027 elections.
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's application and directed ODM to proceed with and conclude disciplinary proceedings lawfully initiated against him, which the party claims as a victory despite the tribunal finding it had violated Sifuna's right to a fair hearing.
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal found that ODM breached procedural fairness in initiating disciplinary proceedings against Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, though the party may restart proceedings if conducted lawfully.
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.
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.
Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has filed a case at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal seeking to stop changes made to Jubilee Party's leadership and to block the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties from recognizing the party's new officials. Wambugu says he had filed a formal objection to the planned changes and that party officials assured him his concerns would be addressed before any changes were implemented.
Kenya's Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruled it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and dismissed the party's preliminary objection, clearing the way for substantive proceedings. The tribunal declined to grant conservatory orders and stated that any outcome from alternative dispute resolution will not take effect until the tribunal delivers its final determination.
Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was arrested at Parliament Buildings while attempting to enter the Senate chambers following a court ruling that reinstated her as a UDA member. Orwoba, ousted from her position in 2025, was blocked by security officers as she insisted she was reporting back to work.
Gloria Orwoba, a former nominated Senator, was arrested yesterday after attempting to access Parliament's precincts while her vehicle blocked the main entrance. She was freed on bail hours later; she had sought to enter the Senate chamber armed with court documents stating a ruling had found her suspension illegal and directed her reinstatement.