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October 20, 2025
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Kilifi ODM leaders vow to secure victory in Magarini by-election to honour Raila's legacy

Kilifi ODM leaders vow to secure victory in Magarini by-election to honour Raila's legacy

ODM leaders in Kilifi have vowed to defend the party’s dominance in the county by securing victory in the Magarini by-election on November 27, in honour of their late party leader, Raila Odinga...

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Kilifi ODM leaders have pledged to secure a victory in the upcoming Magarini by-election on November 27 to honor the legacy of their late party leader, Raila Odinga, who passed away on October 19, 2025. This win is intended to reaffirm the party's dominance in the county, where it historically captured over 80 percent of elective seats.

  • Joseph Chilumo, ODM's Kilifi County Deputy Leader, dismissed claims of the party's fading influence following Odinga's death.
  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared 10 candidates for the by-election.
  • ODM has issued a direct nomination to former MP Harrison Kombe, and both the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi's Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) are backing his candidacy.

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