ODM in Turmoil: Sifuna Sparks Party Crisis by Rejecting Ruto Alliance

Kenya's main opposition party, ODM, is facing internal chaos after Secretary General Edwin Sifuna publicly declared the party's cooperation deal with President Ruto's ruling UDA party 'dead.' Sifuna's outspoken stance, including calls to make removing Ruto from office the opposition's top priority, has triggered fierce backlash from party leaders and grassroots members, with some demanding his resignation or expulsion. The rift exposes deep divisions within ODM, as Sifuna accuses party elites of compromising with the government while others defend his right to dissent. Sifuna has apologized for the confusion but insists he will not resign unless the party formally backs Ruto in 2027. The turmoil raises questions about ODM's unity, leadership, and strategy ahead of the next general election.