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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Following the death of Raila Odinga, political leaders and parties are outlining future actions. People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has urged Kenyans to move beyond personality-based politics and redefine the opposition. The future of the Odinga political dynasty, a dominant force in Luo Nyanza for over five decades, is also being questioned. To honor their late party leader, who passed away on October 19, 2025, Kilifi ODM leaders have pledged to secure a victory in the upcoming Magarini by-election on November 27. The win is intended to reaffirm the party's dominance in the county.
