Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna confidently asserts his intention to reclaim every political position he lost after the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He believes the opposition is steadily regaining its strength as it prepares for the 2027 General Election.
During the opposition’s Linda Mwananchi tour in Trans Nzoia County on Saturday, July 25, 2026, Sifuna expressed optimism that the challenges he faced within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will be reversed within the coming year.
“After Baba appointed me as Secretary-General, I also served as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip,” Sifuna shared with his supporters at Sibanga.
“Following Baba’s departure, I faced significant setbacks. I lost my position as Secretary-General and even my role as Deputy Whip.”
The party formally removed him from his Secretary-General position through a disciplinary process that supported recommendations from its internal dispute resolution committee.
On Monday, June 22, 2026, ODM interim Secretary General Catherine Omanyo explained that the decision followed a thorough review in accordance with the party constitution.
“The internal dispute resolution committee, formed per Article 51-3-F of the party constitution, addressed the complaint against Senator Edwin Watenya Sifuna in his capacity as Secretary-General,” Omanyo stated.
She noted that the National Executive Committee (NEC) unanimously adopted the committee’s findings and recommendations.
While not naming specific individuals, Sifuna expressed his expectation to regain his positions within the next 12 months.
“Within the next year, I am confident that everything lost to the locusts will be restored,” he remarked.
Sifuna acknowledged that the opposition had experienced a decline in momentum following Raila’s passing but highlighted that recent political tours across the nation demonstrate a resurgence in support.
“We have engaged with communities across Kenya, from the Coast to Narok and among the Maasai. There are no votes for Kasongo there,” he emphasized, using a political nickname for President William Ruto.
Earlier, Sifuna indicated that opposition leaders are actively working towards presenting a unified presidential candidate to challenge Ruto in the upcoming 2027 election, with ongoing consultations among leaders from various regions.
He expressed gratitude to Kenyans for their generous support of the opposition’s initiatives through public donations, emphasizing that contributions from ordinary citizens are vital in financing the movement’s nationwide campaigns.
“They claimed we lacked financial resources, yet our paybill has been generating funds daily. I sincerely thank Kenyans for their many Ksh10 contributions. We do not require Kasongo’s money; we will advance with the strength of the citizens,” he affirmed.
The opposition continues to leverage the Linda Mwananchi rallies to mobilize supporters nationwide as political parties strategically position themselves for Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
