ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna/FILENairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has opened up about his anger and frustration over how former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s funeral arrangements were managed. In an interview at Citizen TV on Tuesday, Sifuna revealed he was absent when the party decided to appoint Oburu Odinga as the ODM leader. He recounted the experience at Nyaya Stadium, where Raila’s casket was received. “I was very angry that they totally blacked out his party colours at Nyaya Stadium. His account underscores the challenges of balancing party protocol, personal loyalties, and the overwhelming public expectations that surrounded Raila Odinga’s final journey.

Source: The Star February 06, 2026 02:52 UTC