In a video message shared on social media platform X on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Were called on Sifuna to uphold the legacy established by the late Raila Odinga and follow directives from the current party leader, Oburu Oginga.
He warned that ODM’s youth members would enforce compliance if necessary.
“Mr Sifuna will toe the party line, or we, the young people of ODM, shall make him. You will not joke with the heritage Baba left us. We shall achieve our liberation, with or without you. You will respect our party and its Party Leader, Dr Oburu Oginga,” Boyd Were said in the post.
“Mr Sifuna will toe the party line, or we, the young people of ODM, shall make him. You will not joke with the heritage Baba left us. We shall achieve our liberation, with or without you. You will respect our party and its Party Leader, Dr Oburu Oginga,” Boyd Were said in the post.
McOure referred to Sifuna as the “outgoing” SG, asserting that the party does not rely on him and that his exit would not significantly impact ODM.
McOure criticised Sifuna’s appointment, describing it as non-elective and based on affirmative action.
McOure criticised Sifuna’s appointment, describing it as non-elective and based on affirmative action.
He further alleged that Sifuna had neglected key oversight duties in Nairobi County, such as addressing issues like building collapses, while focusing instead on internal party disagreements and personal attacks against colleagues.
“The SG’s role requires articulating party positions, not personal views. Accountability starts with adherence to party principles, not individual agendas,” McOure said.
He issued a 30-day ultimatum, demanding that ODM’s top leadership initiate disciplinary proceedings against Sifuna for alleged internal sabotage.
“The SG’s role requires articulating party positions, not personal views. Accountability starts with adherence to party principles, not individual agendas,” McOure said.
He issued a 30-day ultimatum, demanding that ODM’s top leadership initiate disciplinary proceedings against Sifuna for alleged internal sabotage.
He added that if party organs delayed action, the youth wing would take matters into its own hands.
The tensions within ODM escalated after Sifuna made remarks on January 3, 2026, during a burial service in Murang’a County.
The tensions within ODM escalated after Sifuna made remarks on January 3, 2026, during a burial service in Murang’a County.
He accused Suna East MP Junet Mohamed of mismanaging funds allocated for the 2022 Azimio campaign by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
According to Sifuna, portions of the funds intended for party agents were allegedly diverted, leading to unpaid operatives and contributing to Raila Odinga’s electoral defeat.
According to Sifuna, portions of the funds intended for party agents were allegedly diverted, leading to unpaid operatives and contributing to Raila Odinga’s electoral defeat.
He called for a comprehensive audit of the 2022 campaign expenditures to ensure transparency and accountability.
Sifuna also clarified that Raila Odinga never instructed ODM to support President William Ruto in the 2027 elections, countering claims from other party members.
One faction favors continued cooperation with the government under the broad-based arrangement, while another, including Sifuna, opposes alignment with President Ruto ahead of the 2027 polls.
Party leader Oburu Oginga has indicated that ODM will decide its strategy for the 2027 elections by the end of 2026. The party may either field its own presidential candidate or explore coalition arrangements.
Sifuna also clarified that Raila Odinga never instructed ODM to support President William Ruto in the 2027 elections, countering claims from other party members.
One faction favors continued cooperation with the government under the broad-based arrangement, while another, including Sifuna, opposes alignment with President Ruto ahead of the 2027 polls.
Party leader Oburu Oginga has indicated that ODM will decide its strategy for the 2027 elections by the end of 2026. The party may either field its own presidential candidate or explore coalition arrangements.