Kenya: Ruth Odinga Breaks Ranks, Defends Sifuna and Warns ODM Against Ruto Pact

The wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appear far from over following the controversial ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, with fresh criticism now emerging from Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga.

Ruth Odinga faulted the process that led to Sifuna’s removal, maintaining that it was not conducted in accordance with the party’s democratic principles. She argued that ODM, as a party that champions democracy, should not be seen to curtail freedom of…