The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is grappling with fresh uncertainty after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal announced it will deliver a crucial ruling on March 26, 2026, regarding the party’s planned National Delegates Conference (NDC) and the contested removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
The decision comes just a day before the scheduled March 27 NDC, raising the possibility of last-minute disruption to the high-stakes meeting.
The tribunal’s verdict will determine whether ODM can proceed with the convention or be forced to postpone it, further intensifying internal party tensions.
The faction aligned with ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga faces a difficult choice: either delay the NDC or proceed amid uncertainty as they await the ruling. Should the party go ahead, some delegates may have to travel to Nairobi before the verdict is delivered, complicating logistics.
The tribunal is also expected to rule on the sacking of Sifuna, a decision that has deepened divisions within the party.
The NDC, ODM’s highest decision-making organ, is mandated to ratify key resolutions, including leadership changes, and is expected to bring together officials, elected leaders, and delegates from across the country.
Meanwhile, internal wrangles continue to rock the party, with some leaders opposing Oburu’s leadership as tensions escalate. Amid these developments, delegates from all 17 constituencies in Nairobi have endorsed Winnie Odinga for the position of deputy party leader.
The move is aimed at ensuring regional balance, particularly enhancing representation of the capital in ODM’s top leadership ahead of the NDC.
The coming days are expected to be decisive for ODM as it navigates one of its most turbulent moments in recent times.
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