Tag: #Edwin Sifuna
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Radio Jambo Cancels Edwin Sifuna Interview, Cites “Unavoidable Circumstances”
Radio Africa-owned Radio Jambo has cancelled a scheduled interview that was to feature Linda Mwananchi host Edwin Sifuna on Thursday morning. Earlier, Sifuna had rallied his supporters to tune in for the interview. However, on Wednesday, he shared the disappointing update that the show would no longer take place. “Wanadai ‘unavoidable circumstances’ but IYKYK! Hata…
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Sifuna Continues to Survive Ouster
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has thrown out a case contesting the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement, delivering a significant setback to the Linda Mwananchi faction aligned with him. In a ruling issued on Thursday, March 26, the tribunal’s acting chairperson Gad Gathu determined that the body…
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Sifuna Launches Linda Mwananchi Website as Technical Issues Arise
The Edwin Sifuna-backed Linda Mwananchi website experienced technical disruptions shortly after its launch, forcing the team to temporarily take the platform offline following heavy traffic and alleged cyberattacks. The website, Linda Mwananchi, went live on Friday, inviting Kenyans to sign up and support the initiative. However, many users reported difficulties accessing the site or completing…
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Linda Mwananchi Nullifies Ruto-Oburu 10-Point Committee
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has dismissed the mandate of a committee tasked with overseeing the implementation of a #10-point political agenda, terming its authority “unconstitutional, null and void.” In a strongly worded statement, Sifuna argued that the committee lacked the legal basis to carry out its mandate and questioned its approach to evaluating the progress…
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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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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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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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Jalang’o Declares bid for Nairobi Senate Seat, Setting Stage for 2027 Clash with Sifuna
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, better known as Jalang’o, has openly stated that he plans to enter the race for the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential showdown with ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. The first-term MP, who won the Lang’ata seat on an ODM ticket in 2022,…
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Inside ODM’s Principled Faction: The Sifuna–Osotsi–Kajwang’–Amisi Axis
In Kenya’s evolving political landscape, a prominent group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders – including Edwin Sifuna, Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Senator Moses Kajwang’, and Caleb Amisi – has emerged as a vocal faction shaping high-octane debates within the party. These leaders represent a blend of experience and youthful assertiveness, and have increasingly positioned themselves…