Tag: #Edwin Sifuna
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Sifuna Denies Uhuru Links, Insists Linda Mwananchi Tours Are Grassroots-Funded
Outspoken Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims linking him to former President Uhuru Kenyatta in mobilising support for the Linda Mwananchi tours. Speaking during an interview on NTV Kenya on Tuesday morning, the embattled ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator denied holding any political discussions with the former Head of State. He described allegations circulating…
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Sifuna and Babu Owino Visit Kitengela, Demand Justice for Vincent Ayomo’s Death
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino on Sunday visited Kitengela to condole with the family of Vincent Ayomo, who was allegedly shot dead by police on February 15. In a statement shared during the visit, Sifuna said they were in Kitengela on behalf of the #LindaMwananchi team to stand…
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Babu Owino Vows 18-Month Nonstop Campaign Amid State Tensions
MP Babu Owino on Sunday declared that he and his allies are prepared to run a continuous one-and-a-half-year campaign despite what he termed as resistance, chaos, and threats from the State. Speaking during an interview with Jeff Koinange on Citizen TV, the youthful Embakasi East MP made explosive allegations against Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo,…
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Sifuna Leads Linda Mwananchi Rally in Kitengela as ODM Factions Hold Parallel Meetings
Today, the Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is holding his long‑anticipated political rally in Kitengela, Kajiado County, under the Linda Mwananchi banner. The event is drawing supporters from around the region as a show of grassroots backing following his contentious removal from the role of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General earlier this week. The rally is…
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Ida Odinga Urges Calm Amid ODM Leadership Tensions
Calls for reconciliation are growing within Kenya’s political circles after Ida Odinga weighed in on the ongoing leadership tensions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Her intervention followed the controversial removal of Edwin Sifuna from his position as ODM secretary general, a move that has sparked debate both inside the party and among the public.…
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Kitengela Gears Up for “Linda Mwananchi” Rally as Sifuna, Babu Owino Confirm Attendance
The political scene in Kitengela is set to heat up this Sunday as prominent youthful leaders gear up for a highly-anticipated rally dubbed “Linda Mwananchi.” Among the confirmed attendees is Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has already shown his enthusiasm after receiving branded t-shirts from supporters ahead of the event. In a social media post, #Sifuna…
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Reprieve for ODM SG Edwin Sifuna as Tribunal Halts Removal Bid
Embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has secured a temporary reprieve after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) halted attempts to remove him from office. In orders issued on Thursday, the tribunal suspended any implementation of resolutions seeking to oust Sifuna, pending the hearing and determination of an application challenging the process.…
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Mbadi Explains why Sifuna was Removed
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has clarified the status of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna following reports that he had been ousted from the powerful party position. Speaking on Citizen TV’s JKL Live show hosted by Jeff Koinange on Tuesday night, Mbadi stated that Sifuna has not been removed, but has instead…
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NEC ODM Kicks out Edwin Sifuna
Edwin Sifuna has been removed from his position as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), marking a significant shake-up within the party’s top leadership. The decision was confirmed on Tuesday by senior ODM officials after a resolution passed during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday, February 11. In a statement…
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Sifuna Blasts Council of Governors Over Threats to Senate Oversight Committee
ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched a sharp attack on the Council of Governors (CoG), accusing it of attempting to intimidate the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into abandoning its constitutional oversight role. Speaking during the latest PAC sitting in Nairobi, Sifuna dismissed threats by governors to push for changes within…