ODM endorses UDA candidate in Malava by-election
ODM has declared support for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa in the Malava parliamentary by-election set for November 27, 2025...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has publicly endorsed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa in the upcoming Malava parliamentary by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025.
- Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa announced that ODM would not field its own candidate, opting to support Ndakwa to consolidate unity and ensure project continuity.
- The decision was reached after extensive consultations, with Governor Barasa emphasizing that it is about "leadership and service delivery," not party politics.
- Ndakwa, who secured the UDA ticket with 8,756 votes in the party primaries, will compete against candidates from other parties including DAP-K, DCP, Kenya Moja, and DNA.
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