Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is facing increasing pressure amid claims that he could be removed from his influential post, with Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma hinting at possible action.
In a social media post on Wednesday, February 4, Kaluma disclosed that Sifuna is expected to be removed from his position at the party’s next National Delegation Convention (NDC).
While he did not confirm whether this would also lead to Sifuna’s ejection from ODM entirely, Kaluma indicated that the Senator could lose his Deputy Minority Whip position in the Senate as well.
Kaluma accused Sifuna of acting as a mole for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, raising questions about the Nairobi Senator’s loyalty to his party.
“Edwin Sifuna guiding the ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga in taking the oath of office, before he remembered he is a Gachagua man in ODM. He will be kicked out of both the SG and the Senate Leadership position at the next NDC,” Kaluma stated.
The remarks followed a public denial from Sifuna just a day earlier, as he dismissed claims of a possible ouster.
Speaking to local media on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the ODM Secretary General, who had previously faced threats to both his SG position and National Executive Committee (NEC) membership, said there was nobody who could push him out of the party.
“I am in ODM, and nobody can kick me out of ODM. I have no intention of leaving ODM. I’ve said this publicly a thousand times.
You don’t have to be an official of the party to be a member of the party,” Sifuna asserted, reiterating his loyalty to ODM despite the political turbulence surrounding his association with President William Ruto.
Pressure on Sifuna is not limited to Kaluma. Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has also called for the removal of Sifuna from the SG post, criticizing both him and current ODM officials for allegedly failing the party.
Similarly, ODM Youth League member Kasmuel McOure has expressed interest in succeeding Sifuna as the Secretary General, indicating a growing internal contest for the post.
Despite the mounting tension, ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has defended Sifuna, stating that his remarks and actions generally reflect the official party position.
This backing suggests that Sifuna still maintains significant support among senior party leadership, even as debates over his loyalty continue.
As the ODM prepares for its next NDC, the party faces a critical moment of decision-making. The outcome of this internal struggle could have broader implications for ODM’s strategy and cohesion, especially as the 2027 elections approach.
Observers note that the handling of Sifuna’s position may reflect deeper fissures within the party and the challenges of balancing loyalty, leadership, and political alliances.
The coming weeks are expected to determine whether Sifuna will retain his post or face removal, leaving many within the party and the public watching closely.
