ODM Faces Kwale Defections as Kaluma Calls for Sifuna’s Return

ODM is facing fresh political pressure in Kwale after a section of its members defected to the Linda Mwananchi Movement, citing internal leadership challenges and growing tensions within the opposition party.**

The defections come amid wider political realignments as parties and political movements position themselves ahead of upcoming electoral contests.

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has meanwhile called on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to return to ODM under the leadership of Acting Party Leader Oburu Oginga.

Kaluma urged Sifuna to embrace a broad-based political approach, arguing that unity among opposition leaders would be crucial in advancing what he described as the struggle for a better Kenya.

The Linda Mwananchi Movement has attracted several prominent opposition figures, including Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. The movement says it is largely supported through small contributions from ordinary Kenyans, although questions have been raised over its legal and political status.

The developments point to continued shifts within Kenya’s opposition landscape, with alliances and loyalties increasingly being tested ahead of the next major political contests.
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