ORENGO STANDS BY SIFUNA.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has reaffirmed his support for Edwin Sifuna as the legitimate Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), criticizing attempts to sideline him. Orengo stated that the problem in ODM is President Ruto, and urged him to let go of the party. "The SG of ODM is Edwin Sifuna, don't be deluded. The problem in ODM is President Ruto, and we are asking him to let it go," Orengo said.

Orengo condemned meetings being convened by those in power without involving Sifuna and Osotsi, saying they want to hijack the party. "He has not taken the party hostage, but rather is merely in possession of it. He is convening meetings while excluding Sifuna & Osotsi," Orengo added.

Sifuna and Orengo have led opposition within ODM against an alliance with Ruto's UDA, insisting the party will contest the 2027 presidential election.