Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and several leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have announced their second “Linda Mwananchi Tour” in Kitengela.
This comes after the Nairobi senator was kicked out as the ODM secretary general following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Mombasa on Wednesday.
The meeting, chaired by party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, resolved that Sifuna be relieved of his duties in line with the party constitution and applicable laws over what the committee termed as concerns about discipline within the party’s senior leadership.
ODM Deputy Secretary General and Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo will serve as acting Secretary General 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 Committee underscored that ODM is governed by its Constitution, the rule of law, and collective decision-making through its duly constituted organs,” noted the party in a statement read by Omanyo.
“Having deliberated on matters relating to the conduct of the Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, the NEC resolved to remove him from office with immediate effect in accordance with the Party Constitution and applicable laws. Effectively, the Deputy Secretary General Catherine Omanyo will act in this position until a substantive holder of the position is elected.
The “Linda Mwananchi” tour is scheduled to tour Kitengela Town on Sunday, February 15, and is expected to bring together several ODM lawmakers, party officials, and political commentators for public engagements and rallies.
The event will feature a lineup of ODM politicians and party figures, as well as political analysts expected to weigh in on governance and political developments.
Among the senators expected to attend are Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, and Nyamira Senator Erick Okong’o Mogeni.
Members of the National Assembly expected at the event include Babu Owino, Caleb Amisi, Wanami Wamboka, Patrick Makau, Joshua Kimilu, and Majimbo Kalasinga.
Other lawmakers slated to participate in the grassroots mobilisation include Wilberforce Oundo, Raphael Wanjala, Caroli Omondi, Obadiah Barongo, Clive Gisairo, and Antoney Kibagendi.
Political analyst Brian Weke is also listed among the participants, despite not being a senator or member of parliament.
The ODM lineup for the Kitengela trip largely comprises party members opposed to the emerging UDA-ODM coalition framework, marking ongoing divisions within the party.
