ODM removes Sifuna, Osotsi from powerful Senate committees

The changes come amid growing tensions within the party, with Sifuna having repeatedly criticised some of ODM's recent political positions, particularly its cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Sifuna will lose his position in the powerful Senate County Public Accounts Committee, which is responsible for oversight of governors and county assemblies.

If the proposed changes are approved by the Senate House Business Committee, the Nairobi senator will be moved to the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Committee.

Sifuna's position at the County Public Accounts Committee is expected to be taken over by Kilifi Senator and Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo.

The reshuffle also affects Senator Osotsi, who has been removed from the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee.

Osotsi was ousted from the committee through a vote of no confidence by members, and will now be moved to the Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism Committee.

His position will be taken over by Taita Taveta Senator Johannes Mwaruma.

The changes are set to be effected on the floor of the Senate after consideration by the House Business Committee.

However, Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo defended the reshuffle, describing the changes as procedural and unrelated to recent political disagreements within the party.

The latest developments come as ODM navigates internal debates over its political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election, with some leaders pushing for a clearer opposition stance while others support continued engagement with the broad-based government.