NAIROBI Kenya April 10 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has begun disciplinary action aimed at removing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his role as the party’s Secretary General, citing alleged gross misconduct.In a show-cause letter dated April 2 2026 and signed by party Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Sifuna is accused of publicly contradicting ODM’s official positions and resolutions.The letter highlights several instances, including his appearances on Citizen TV’s The Explainer program on July 22, 2025, and February 3, 2026. During these interviews, he allegedly made remarks that conflicted with the party’s stance, notably describing the ODM-UDA broad-based arrangement as “dead.”ODM further claims that Sifuna continued to issue statements at odds with agreed party positions despite attending internal meetings where those positions were formally adopted. According to Wanga, his actions have caused confusion and weakened party unity.He is also accused of engaging in unauthorized political activities through the Linda Mwananchi Initiative, which the party says falls outside its approved programs.Additionally, the letter cites his absence from key meetings, including a Central Committee session on January 12, 2026, and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings held on February 11 and March 4, 2026.Wanga argues that, taken together, his conduct violates Article 11(2) of the ODM constitution and undermines party discipline, cohesion, and public image.Sifuna has been instructed to respond to the allegations by Wednesday, April 8, and to appear before a disciplinary panel on April 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ODM warned that failure to respond within the given timeline will result in the case proceeding in his absence.