(In Kenya) Edwin Sifuna Threatens to Quit ODM Over Ruto Alliance

Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), is trending after threatening to resign and leave the party if it supports President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking in Trans Nzoia, Sifuna firmly rejected any move to back Ruto, escalating internal party tensions. His stance has reignited debates about ODM’s controversial alliance with the Kenya Kwanza coalition and sparked discussions about a potential new political movement.

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Sifuna’s defiance echoes growing discontent among ODM loyalists who believe the party is drifting from its core values. Alongside MPs like Caleb Amisi, he hinted at forming an alternative movement focused on the people’s agenda, consistent with his long-standing opposition to Ruto. With ODM’s leadership yet to respond formally, Sifuna’s ultimatum could significantly alter the party’s trajectory and reshape Kenya’s political landscape ahead of 2027.

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