March 7 Bombshell: Orengo Claims ODM-UDA Pact Is About to Explode

Besieged Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has received a temporary reprieve after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) extended conservatory orders barring his removal from office.

The tribunal’s decision means Sifuna will remain in his powerful position at the party’s secretariat pending the hearing and determination of a dispute challenging attempts to oust him.

The orders were extended amid heightened tensions within ODM, with rival factions reportedly pushing for leadership changes ahead of the 2027 political cycle.

The case has drawn significant attention, coming at a time when ODM’s internal unity is under scrutiny.

Sifuna, who also serves as Nairobi Senator, has insisted that any attempts to remove him must strictly follow the party constitution and due process.

His allies argue that the push to dislodge him is politically motivated and aimed at weakening his influence within the party.

The latest tribunal ruling now buys him time, but it also sets the stage for a potentially explosive legal and political showdown.

Adding a fresh twist to the unfolding drama, Siaya Governor James Orengo has sensationally claimed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to lapse on March 7.

Orengo’s remarks have ignited debate within political circles, with observers questioning the future of cooperation between ODM and the ruling party, UDA.

While details of the MoU have largely remained behind closed doors, it has been seen as a strategic framework guiding bipartisan engagements on key national issues.

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The governor’s declaration raises critical questions What happens after March 7? Will the political détente between ODM and UDA collapse, or will it be renewed under new terms?

Sources within ODM suggest that internal divisions over the MoU have contributed to the tensions surrounding Sifuna’s position.

Some party members reportedly view him as either too soft or too rigid in handling the delicate relationship with UDA, further complicating the leadership wrangles.

Political analysts now say the convergence of the tribunal case and the looming March 7 deadline could significantly reshape ODM’s internal dynamics.

If the MoU lapses as claimed, it may embolden factions pushing for a harder stance against the government. Conversely, a renewal could deepen internal rifts.

As the countdown to March 7 begins, all eyes remain on both the tribunal proceedings and the broader political chessboard.

For Sifuna, the extended conservatory orders offer breathing space but the battle for ODM’s soul appears far from over.