Sifuna Secures Win After Tribunal Decision On Removal as ODM Secretary General

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In a judgment delivered on June 18, 2026, the Tribunal held that ODM failed to adhere to the principles of procedural fairness and due process in its handling of the matter.

The PPDT found that the party's actions contravened legal requirements governing disciplinary proceedings, rendering the steps taken against Sifuna procedurally unfair and therefore invalid.

That procedural lapse proved costly for the party, with the Tribunal ruling that the disciplinary process was unlawful from the outset.

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However, the Tribunal clarified that its ruling does not prevent ODM from taking disciplinary action against Sifuna in future, provided any fresh proceedings are conducted in accordance with the law, the party constitution and its internal rules.

“The Tribunal directed the Party to proceed and conclude any disciplinary proceedings lawfully initiated against the Senator,” ODM said in a statement.

The dispute stems from growing political divisions within ODM, particularly over the party's relationship with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration and the cooperation agreement signed between ODM and the government in March 2025.

Sifuna has been among the most vocal critics of the arrangement, placing him at odds with influential figures within the party who support closer engagement with the ruling coalition.

Earlier, on February 12, the High Court suspended the implementation and gazettement of the ODM National Executive Committee's resolution seeking to remove Sifuna as Secretary-General, finding that the matter warranted a full hearing.

The court subsequently issued conservatory orders preserving his position pending the determination of the dispute.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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