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May 6, 2026
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Inside ODM plan to restore confidence in party primaries

Inside ODM plan to restore confidence in party primaries

ODM's top leadership seek to ensure free and fair party primaries...

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Faced with a legacy of flawed elections and declining candidate confidence, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced plans to overhaul its party primaries to ensure fairness and transparency.

  • ODM acknowledged that past nominations, including the use of direct tickets and allegations of digital system manipulation in 2022, have "hurt the outfit's influence."
  • Key figures involved include ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga and Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, who emphasized the need for credible nominations for the party's survival, especially in the absence of its founding leader Raila Odinga.
  • The party has resolved to rule out direct tickets and has tasked its National Elections and Coordinating Committee (NECC) with developing "fail-proof mechanisms" for free and fair primaries, including a verifiable digital voter register and a fast dispute resolution mechanism.

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