Sifuna’s reinstatement complaint dismissed by political parties disputes tribunal

Edwin sifuna’s petition seeking his reinstatement as Orange Democratic Movement secretary general has been struck out after the political parties disputes tribunal ruled that it lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter. In its decision, the tribunal directed Edwin Sifuna, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), and other involved parties to resolve the dispute through the party’s internal alternative dispute resolution mechanism (ADRM) in good faith. The tribunal further ruled that Sifuna’s removal as secretary general of ODM should not be filed with the registrar of political parties pending the hearing and determination of the dispute before the internal dispute resolution mechanism (IDRM). At the same time, the tribunal noted that its orders should not prejudice ODM’s right to institute or conduct disciplinary proceedings, provided these are carried out in strict compliance with the party's constitution.