Senators Edwin Sifuna and Godfrey Osotsi have been removed from key Senate oversight committees as part of a political reorganization within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The decision, approved by the Senate on July 29, 2026, marks a significant shift in the party’s internal structure amid growing factional tensions (peopledaily.digital). Sifuna, a Nairobi-based senator, was removed from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, while Osotsi, representing Vihiga, was stripped of his position on the Senate Public Accounts Committee (peopledaily.digital).
The move comes amid ongoing rifts within the ODM, with several high-profile senators reassigned or replaced. Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo has taken over Sifuna’s role in the Committee on Public Accounts and Oversight (CPAC), while nominated Senator Joseph Githuku has joined the committee (eastleighvoice.co.ke). These changes reflect the party’s efforts to realign power and address internal divisions.
The reorganization has sparked discussions about the impact on legislative oversight and the party’s ability to maintain cohesion. With key roles redistributed, the ODM continues to navigate the challenges of internal politics while managing its role in national governance.
