ODM Begins Process To Ouster Sifuna As SG, Party Hands Him FOUR Days To Respond

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has moved to discipline its Secretary General, Senator Edwin Sifuna.

The party has issued Sifuna with a formal show-cause letter over allegations of gross misconduct and repeated contravention of party resolutions.

In a letter signed by ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, the party accuses Sifuna of undermining its collective authority through public statements, non-attendance of key meetings, and participation in parallel political initiatives allegedly inconsistent with official party programmes.

“You are hereby required to show cause, in writing, within four days from the date hereof, and in any event not later than close of business on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against you,” the letter reads in part.

Matters of discipline in the party fall squarely under the purview of the party National Chairman. And the Chairperson Gvn. @gladyswanga exercised her duty. The letter to Sen. Edwin Sifuna has been received. pic.twitter.com/SSE8s4CKZY
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) April 2, 2026

The party further directs Sifuna to appear before a disciplinary panel constituted by the National Executive Committee (NEC) under the Internal Dispute Resolution Mechanism (IDRM) on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10 am at a venue to be communicated later.

“Upon receipt and consideration of your response, you are required to appear before a duly constituted panel appointed by the NEC for hearing and determination of this matter,” the letter adds.

The ODM leadership warned that failure to respond within the stipulated timeframe would lead to further action being taken without additional consultation.

“Take further notice that should you fail to respond within the stipulated period, the Party shall proceed to determine the matter in accordance with the ODM Party Constitution and take such action as it deems appropriate,” the letter states.

The disciplinary action stems from a resolution of the NEC meeting held on February 11, 2026, which reportedly initiated proceedings for Sifuna’s removal from office on grounds of gross misconduct.

However, the party emphasized that the process remains subject to constitutional safeguards guaranteeing fair hearing.

“Take notice that pursuant to Article 74(2) of the Orange Democratic Movement Party Constitution, the NEC resolved to initiate proceedings for your removal from office on account of acts amounting to gross misconduct,” the letter notes.

It further adds that Article 74(3) guarantees any affected official the right to be notified of allegations and to be accorded a full and fair opportunity to defend themselves.

Among the specific accusations levelled against the Nairobi Senator is his alleged public contradiction of party positions.

The ODM leadership cites his appearance on Citizen TV’s “The Explainer” on or around July 22, 2025, where he is said to have declared that the ODM–UDA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was “dead”.

This statement, the party argues, contradicted official resolutions.

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“Despite participating in Party meetings and publicly conveying Party resolutions, you have subsequently issued contradictory statements in various forums, thereby creating confusion and eroding institutional coherence,” the letter further alleges.

The party also accuses Sifuna of participating in the “Linda Mwananchi Initiative,” which ODM claims involved engagement with external political actors in a manner not sanctioned by its Central Committee.

According to the letter, the initiative “undermined Party strategy, unity, and cohesion.”

Additionally, ODM faults Sifuna for failing to attend several critical meetings, including the Central Committee sitting of January 12, 2026, as well as NEC meetings held on February 11 and March 4, 2026.

The party says his absence from such forums amounted to disregard of lawful decisions of party organs.

ODM Begins Process To Ouster Sifuna As SG, Party Hands Him FOUR Days To Respond