The loss of the longtime leader created a vacuum and sparked rivalry over control direction and future alliances.Sifuna is known for firm views and sharp speech and he has defended ODM independence in past debates.
His silence followed a bitter clash with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed over claims of lost campaign funds.Sifuna said five hundred million shillings given by former president Uhuru Kenyatta were misused hurting party agents.Junet denied the charge and said party unity mattered more as allies accused Sifuna of pushing sponsored attacks.
The row deepened calls by some MPs for Sifuna to quit as pressure built within ODM ranks.Now fresh tension comes from talks about a possible deal with President William Ruto and the UDA.
Party leaders approved interim head Oburu Oginga to open discussions on power sharing and national priorities.Supporters want equal stakes zoning plans and a clear agenda while critics fear ODM will lose its soul.
Sifuna has argued ODM can win alone in 2027 with strong candidates and a clear message.In a calm move he visited Ida Odinga and promised dialogue with all colleagues despite past insults.
Ida urged unity and talks and trustees helped cool tensions that threatened a wider party crisis.Tomorrow night he is expected to address the feud the UDA talks and his vision for ODM.Oburu has denied chasing the deputy president slot as analysts say Sifuna faces a defining test.
The interview will air tomorrow at nine pm and many viewers will watch closely as ODM charts its next path.The moment carries weight for grassroots supporters who want loyalty reform and strength without deals.
It also matters to rivals watching whether ODM stands firm or bends toward survival politics.Within Nairobi his base expects clarity honesty and courage from a leader shaped by public debate.
Many see the show as a rare chance for him to reset trust and steady the party.How he speaks may influence talks timelines and unity as Kenya watches a restless opposition.The stakes are high and every word will echo across camps before 2027.