Sifuna defiant, announce rally in Kitengela after removal as ODM SG

Ousted ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna came out defiantly and announced he and a group of political leaders will have a rally in Kitengela Sunday February 15, 2026.

“After mass ya kwanza kama kawa…Kite hoyeee!,” he said in a post on social media.

This came less than an hour after his party National Executive Committee announced his removal as the Secretary General.

Among those listed to attend the rally include James Orengo, Babu Owino, Godfrery Osotsi, Richard Onyonka, Caroli Omondi, Barongo Obadiah, Clive Gisairo, Anthony Kibagendi, Wamboka Wanami, Patrick Makau, Majimbo Kalasinga and Dan Mwashako.

ODM removed Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General with immediate effect following a meeting held in Mombasa on February 11, 2026.

In a statement issued after what it described as a “hearty meeting” to deliberate on critical party matters and the prevailing political environment, the NEC cited concerns over discipline and leadership conduct within the party.

The committee said it had deliberated on issues relating to Sifuna’s conduct and resolved to remove him from office in accordance with the ODM Constitution and applicable laws. Deputy Secretary General Catherine Omanyo will serve in an acting capacity until a substantive office holder is elected.

“The NEC expressed grave concern over the rising levels of indiscipline within the Party, particularly at the senior leadership level,” the statement read, underscoring that ODM is governed by its Constitution, the rule of law and collective decision-making through its duly constituted organs.

During the meeting, the NEC also adopted in full resolutions made by the Central Committee on January 12, 2026. Among the key decisions was a formal mandate granting the Party Leader authority to lead and oversee negotiations on ODM’s pre-election coalition arrangements with other political parties and formations.

The NEC said the negotiations would be guided by the party’s ideological foundations, strategic interests and the aspirations of its membership.