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Political Parties Disputes Tribunal

Also known as: PPDT

Political Parties Disputes Tribunal — Kenyan judicial body that handles disputes involving political parties, coalition agreements, party nominations and disagreements between parties and members.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) resolution removing him as Secretary General unlawful, arguing that both the decision and subsequent disciplinary action against him are

    Inside Sifuna's fight to nullify ODM's removal
  3. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has reserved its judgment for June 18, 2026, in a case filed by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna challenging a disciplinary process initiated against him by the party.

    ODM SG Edwin Sifuna to know fate in disciplinary case on June 18
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has moved to the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) seeking urgent orders to stop changes made to the leadership of Jubilee Party.

    Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu seeks to block new Jubilee Party leadership changes
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has suffered a setback after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear and determine a complaint filed by its Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna.

    ODM Internal Row Heads to Full Hearing After Tribunal Ruling
  7. Citizen Digital

    ne Sifuna's case against ODM By Dzuya Walter May 05, 2026 02:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize It is a blow to the Orange Democratic Movement after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal

    Political Parties Tribunal to determine Sifuna's case against ODM
  8. The Standard

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna addresses supporters during Linda Mwananchi rally at Ka Owuor Grounds in Kisumu County. [Michael Mute, Standard] ODM has suffered a major blow after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) issued fresh orders temporarily blocking it from effect

    Tribunal bars ODM from removing Sifuna as secretary general
  9. April 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Her attempt to reclaim her seat came after an earlier ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal that overturned her expulsion from UDA.

    Drama as ex-nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba arrested attempting to access Senate again
  11. The Standard

    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.

    Orwoba freed hours after arrest at Parliament gate
Politics

ODM youth leader says party has nothing to lose in Mount Kenya

The News

ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure said the party has never received political support in the Mount Kenya region despite years of trying to court it, and argued that winning the presidency does not depend on Mount Kenya support. His comments come as ODM faces internal divisions following the death of founder Raila Odinga in October 2025.

29 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. ODM youth leader says party has nothing to lose in Mount Kenya

    ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure said the party has never received political support in the Mount Kenya region despite years of trying to court it, and argued that winning the presidency does not depend on Mount Kenya support. His comments come as ODM faces internal divisions following the death of founder Raila Odinga in October 2025.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Seven Maasai clans endorse Tunai for 2027 Narok Senate race

    Former Narok Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai has secured backing from elders representing seven Maasai clans, including the Ildamat clan, ahead of the 2027 General Election race for the Narok Senate seat against incumbent Senator Ledama Ole Kina. The endorsement, announced at a meeting in Narok Town, was led by 56 elders from the Narok Council of Elders, who cited Tunai's leadership experience, development record, and efforts to foster community unity during his governorship.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. High Court lifts orders blocking PPDT chair Muganda's office assumption

    The High Court has lifted conservatory orders that had temporarily halted Innocent Muganda's assumption of office as Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, finding the orders had been obtained without proper service of court documents on Muganda.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. Chief Justice appoints Innocent Muganda PPDT chair

    Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Innocent Muganda as Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal for a non-renewable six-year term effective from June 4, 2026. The tribunal handles disputes involving political parties, coalition agreements, party nominations and disagreements between parties and members.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 23 June

  1. ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General following disciplinary process

    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

  2. Sifuna to challenge ODM's fresh removal as party Secretary General

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced he will return to court to challenge the Orange Democratic Movement's latest decision to remove him as Secretary General, calling the move unlawful and procedurally unfair. The challenge mirrors an earlier ouster attempt in February that was quashed by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. PPDT clears ODM to resume disciplinary action against Sifuna

    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.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PPDT rules ODM violated Sifuna's right to 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.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. ODM cleared to pursue disciplinary case against Secretary General Sifuna

    The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's application and cleared the Orange Democratic Movement to proceed with disciplinary proceedings against him as Secretary General, following an internal dispute initiated by the party's National Executive Committee in February 2026.

    18 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

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

Thursday 28 May

  1. Former MP Wambugu challenges Jubilee leadership changes in tribunal

    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.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. ODM disputes tribunal dismisses preliminary objection, orders full hearing

    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.

    5 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Political Parties Tribunal rules it can hear Sifuna dispute

    The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has ruled it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna against the party, dismissing a preliminary objection and clearing the way for a full hearing on the substantive dispute.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Tribunal temporarily blocks ODM from removing Sifuna as secretary general

    The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has issued orders temporarily blocking the ODM party from effecting any decision to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party's Secretary General.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ex-nominated Senator Orwoba arrested attempting Senate access

    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.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former Senator Orwoba arrested, freed after Parliament access attempt

    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.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

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