Edwin Sifuna’s challenge to his removal as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General has been struck out by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.

In its ruling on Thursday March 26, 2026, the tribunal ruled it lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter. 

The tribunal directed Sifuna, ODM, and other parties to resolve the dispute through the party’s internal alternative dispute resolution mechanism in good faith.

The Tribunal further ruled that as a show of good faith Sifuna’s removal as Secretary General of ODM should not be filed with the Registrar of Political Parties pending the outcome of the party’s internal alternative dispute resolution mechanism decision.

At the same time, the Tribunal noted that its orders should not prejudice ODM’s right to institute or conduct disciplinary proceedings, provided they are carried out in strict compliance with the party constitution.