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A tight political drama in Kenya’s opposition ranks has cast Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna into an uneasy and increasingly confrontational role with both the corridors of power and forces within his own political party as the country hurtles toward the 2027 polls. Recent events in Kitengela — where a Sifuna-led rally was disrupted by police using tear gas and live fire — elevated tensions and gave fresh urgency to long-running grievances within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and between Sifuna and President William Ruto’s administration.
A Rally That Became a Flashpoint
Just days ago in Kitengela, a large crowd of supporters gathered for a Linda Mwananchi rally organized by Sifuna and allied leaders. What was meant to be a demonstration of popular backing quickly spiralled into chaos when police lobbed tear gas and reportedly fired shots into the air to disperse the assembly, leaving at least one person dead and dozens injured, according to opposition accounts. Sifuna accused the government of orchestrating the disruption and vowed not to be intimidated.
Internal Party War: ODM in Turmoil
More than a mere protest eruption, the violence in Kitengela underscores a deeper fracture within ODM itself. Since the death of the party’s founding leader, the movement has struggled to define its strategy for the next election cycle. Sifuna leads a faction resisting closer ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and President Ruto, insisting ODM should remain a robust opposition force that fields its own candidates. Another faction, led by party officials such as Oburu Oginga, has signaled willingness to engage with the government, seeking political relevance and influence even if it means softer critique.
The internal battle has seen Sifuna briefly ousted as ODM Secretary General by his own party’s National Executive Committee, a decision that was temporarily halted by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal amid legal challenges. These developments have made Sifuna both a rebel within his party and a living symbol of resistance to what critics see as a drifting opposition movement.
A Confrontational Stance Against State Leadership
Away from internal party politics, Sifuna’s relationship with the State has grown increasingly antagonistic. In speeches leading up to and during the Kitengela rally, he didn’t just rail against his party rivals — he openly criticised President Ruto’s leadership, painting the administration as frail, corrupt, and increasingly intolerant of dissent. This rhetoric resonates with many young voters and opposition sympathizers but has clearly rubbed the executive branch and its supporters the wrong way, contributing to the tense police response in Kitengela.
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