Chaired by party leader Oburu Oginga, the session has been less of a routine check-in and more of a house-cleaning exercise aimed at quelling internal dissent.
The biggest headline from the coastal meeting is the decisive removal of two key figures from the party’s top decision-making organ.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma alongside former counselor Kipkorir Menjo have been officially kicked out of the NEC.
Their exit isn't just a random reshuffle, it’s a direct consequence of internal realignments.
For months, these leaders have been notably vocal against the party’s warming relations with the current administration.
In a political world where loyalty is the ultimate currency, their defiance against the party’s strategic pivot toward a potential 2027 coalition with the government appears to have cost them their seats at the table.
While many expected a clean sweep of the rebels, Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has managed to survive the purge.
Heading into the meeting, Sifuna’s fate was the subject of intense speculation. Known for his sharp tongue and independent streak, his position seemed precarious given the deepening divisions over the party's direction.
However, for now, the Secretary-General remains in office, likely indicating a delicate balancing act by the party leadership to avoid a total fallout.
This move signals that ODM is tightening its ranks as it eyes the 2027 polls.
By removing those who openly challenge the current leadership's vision, Oburu Oginga is sending a clear message, the party is consolidating its power and will not tolerate defiance as it negotiates new alliances.
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