Nairobi Senators Edwin Sifuna and Godfrey Osotsi have been removed from key Senate oversight committees in a political shake-up linked to internal divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The decision, approved by the Senate on July 29, 2026, saw Sifuna removed from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee and Osotsi from the Senate Public Accounts Committee (peopledaily.digital).
The move comes amid growing tensions within the ODM, with the Senate Minority leadership reportedly pushing for the removal of the two senators from their roles. The decision was framed as a restructuring of oversight functions, though critics argue it reflects deeper factional conflicts within the party (tuko.co.ke).
Both Sifuna and Osotsi had been key figures in the Senate’s financial oversight mechanisms, responsible for scrutinizing public spending and accountability. Their removal has raised concerns about the impact on transparency and governance in the legislative body. The ODM has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
