- Migori Senator, Eddy Oketch, has submitted a petition to the ODM party asking for disciplinary action to be taken against the Secretary General and Nairobi Senator, Edwin Sifuna
- Oketch said Sifuna is violating the ODM constitution, breaking the foundation of the party’s values, and publicly exposing the party’s secrets
- The motion calls for Sifuna to be removed from the parliamentary leadership positions and may initiate a process that may lead to his complete removal from the party
Migori Senator, Eddy Oketch, has officially submitted a petition to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
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In a petition issued on 5 January, he called for disciplinary action to be taken against the party’s General Secretary and the Nairobi Senator, Edwin Sifunafor alleged misconduct.
Through a motion presented by his team of lawyers Aguko, Osman & Company Advocates, Oketch claimed Sifuna has repeatedly violated the ODM constitution.
He explained that the Nairobi Senator has been involved in things that he claimed were “clear arrogance” for the internal rules and conditions of the party.
“On various days, including but not limited to 30 December 2025 and 3 January, the member who occupied the position of Secretary General of the party has treated the ODM party in clear and arrogant violation of the party’s constitution as read with Section 14 (A) of the Political Parties Act No. 11 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya,” said part of the petition.
Did Sifuna break the ODM constitution?
The Migori Member of Parliament pointed out that Sifuna should be considered to have directly resigned from ODM after allegedly disseminating the philosophy, interests, or policies of another political party.
According to Oketch, such actions are against the Law on Political Parties, which obliges party officials not to cooperate with or promote competing parties.
Oketch also criticized Sifuna for allegedly breaking ODM’s core values and failing to comply with any valid resolution issued by the party’s governing bodies.
Among the main complaints are Sifuna’s recent statements about secret and internal party matters.
Did Sifuna accuse Junet of embezzling money from ODM agents in 2022?
The senator pointed to Sifuna’s statements regarding the source, management, and distribution of ODM campaign funds during the presidential campaign. Raila Odinga in 2022.
Sifuna said the money given by the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta did not reach the party or its agents and that Junet Mohamed was the one who mismanaged the money to enrich himself.
The statements led to a heated public debate between Sifuna and the Suna East MP, and showed internal differences over campaign funding.
The results, which were made public, have been seen by some ODM insiders as a sign of growing tension within the party following the death of the party’s long-time leader, Raila, in October 2025.
In his petition, Oketch argued that the disclosure of the party’s confidential information has seriously damaged the party’s image and credibility with the public, warning that such conduct undermines the unity and discipline of the party.
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ODM is ordered to take disciplinary action against him
He also accused Sifuna of allegedly withdrawing publicly from the plan of the national unity government, which he said has hindered the party’s joint strategy and affected its ability to achieve political goals.
On the basis of these claims, Oketch has asked ODM to remove Sifuna from all leadership positions in parliament and committees he held on the party’s ticket.
Furthermore, he wants the party to begin formal disciplinary proceedings aimed at removing Sifuna from the ODM membership register, which could lead to his complete removal if he is found guilty.
This request has come at a time when tensions within ODM’s ranks are rising, with Sifuna’s political stance drawing sharp criticism from some quarters of the party.
This clash has raised fears of internal divisions and raised the possibility of major changes in the party’s top leadership.
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