Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has intensified disciplinary action against its estranged members, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 29, the party
announced Sifuna’s removal from the powerful Senate County Public Accounts
Committee (CPAC).
He was reassigned to the Senate Standing Committee on
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, with Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo
taking his place.
CPAC Chairperson Moses Kajwang’ further nominated Senator
Joseph Githuku to join the committee.
Osotsi was hit hardest after being ousted as chairperson of
the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee.
His replacement, Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma, was
installed following a vote of no confidence by committee members.
They accused Osotsi of unilateral decision‑making and
failing to consult colleagues.
“We felt we needed to address the conduct and the way the
chairperson had been running the affairs of the committee.
“It was an opportunity to put the house in order,” Nominated
Senator Raphael Chimara explained, alleging Osotsi treated the committee like
personal property.
Osotsi, however, dismissed the ouster as politically
motivated, claiming he was targeted for rejecting the broad‑based government.
He described the move as a witch hunt.
Sifuna, for his part, said he was unsurprised by the
reshuffle, noting he had already been warned of his removal.
“They are sending me to the Fisheries Committee, which they
think is punishment, but I actually need to learn about Agriculture, Fisheries
and the Blue Economy,” he remarked.
The shake‑up comes days after Sifuna was stripped of his
role as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch,
signaling ODM’s escalating crackdown on dissent within its ranks.
The
Kenyan DAILY POST.
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