Wandayi’s CDF manager clinches ODM ticket in race to succeed him as Ugunja MP
Omondi garnered 5,329 votes, defeating his closest rival, Joseph Otieno, who secured 2,789 votes. Fredrick Owino trailed with 1,336 votes. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Moses Omondi, former Ugunja NG-CDF Manager, has secured the ODM party ticket for the upcoming Ugunja parliamentary by-election. His victory came despite dramatic events during the primaries, including injuries and accusations of vote manipulation.
- Omondi garnered 5,329 votes, defeating Joseph Otieno's 2,789 votes.
- The by-election on November 27 was triggered by former MP Opiyo Wandayi's appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum.
- The nomination was marred by an incident where former Sigomere MCA Erick Odawa was injured after allegedly firing shots at a polling station.
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ODM Faces Revolt in Gusii as Party Secures Candidate for Ugunja By-Election - September 2025
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing a significant challenge in Gusii, as six MPs from the region boycotted the party's 20th-anniversary celebrations. This action from all its MPs in Kisii signals a potential revolt and possible defections before the 2027 elections. The party's support in the region is reportedly crumbling due to the snub. In a separate development, the ODM party held primaries for the Ugunja parliamentary by-election. Moses Omondi, the former Ugunja NG-CDF Manager, secured the party ticket for the race to succeed the current MP. Omondi's victory came despite dramatic events during the primaries, which included injuries and accusations of vote manipulation.
