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What roles did Edwin Sifuna hold, and when?

Edwin Sifuna

Kenyan politician serving as Senator for Nairobi County.

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Senator, Nairobi County, Senate of Kenya, since 2022. 3 dated roles on record.

Latest source 11 Sep 2026Reviewed 26 Oct 202611 sources

Roles, most recent first

  1. 2022 – present
    Senator, Nairobi County Senate of Kenya Current

    Elected senator for Nairobi on an ODM ticket; listed on the 13th Parliament Senate roll.1 2

  2. 2018 – 22 Jun 2026
    Secretary General Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Former

    Party SG from 2018. A section of ODM's NEC announced his removal on 2026-02-11, which he contested at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT). On 2026-06-18 the PPDT found ODM had not followed fair-hearing procedures but allowed fresh disciplinary proceedings; the NEC resolved to remove him on 2026-06-22; the Registrar of Political Parties effected the change in party records (reported 2026-07-09); the PPDT dismissed his challenge to the removal (reported 2026-09-11).1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

  3. Deputy Minority Whip Senate of Kenya Former

    Senate minority-side whip role; reported in July 2026 to have been taken from him (dates not given in source).10

Sources

  1. PrimarySen. Sifuna Edwin Watenya - member profileParliament of Kenya
  2. PrimarySenators - 13th ParliamentParliament of Kenya
  3. SecondarySifuna: I remain the validly elected SGThe Star (Kenya) · 12 Feb 2026
  4. SecondaryODM claims victory after Tribunal clears way for fresh disciplinary action against SifunaCitizen Digital · 18 Jun 2026
  5. SecondaryODM cleared to proceed with disciplinary case against SifunaThe Standard · Jun 2026
  6. SecondarySifuna loses ODM SG battle as Registrar approves ousterDaily Nation (mirror: mwananchi.co.tz) · 9 Jul 2026
  7. SecondaryEdwin Sifuna officially removed as ODM Secretary GeneralCitizen Digital · 9 Jul 2026
  8. SecondarySifuna returns to tribunal to overturn removal as ODM SGThe Star (Kenya) · 21 Jul 2026
  9. SecondarySifuna-ODM war: tribunal upholding party disciplinary powersDaily Nation (mirror: mwananchi.co.tz) · 11 Sep 2026
  10. SecondaryEdwin Sifuna speaks on whether he will run for President in 2027Citizen Digital · 28 Jul 2026

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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