ODM turns to South Africa’s ANC to hack nominations quagmire
Orange party seeks to pick lessons from stable democracies to ensure credible party primaries...
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Facing challenges with its nomination process, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is seeking to learn from seasoned political parties in South Africa and Ghana.
- The ODM party delegation will visit South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) and a party in Ghana to study their nomination models.
- Key figures leading this initiative include ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga.
- This strategic move aims to ensure "credible party primaries" for the 2027 polls and revive old party networks through extensive grassroots meetings.
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Party Hopping Disrupts Kenyan Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Elections - June 2026
Political parties in Kenya are facing disruptions due to elected leaders engaging in frequent party hopping ahead of the 2027 general elections. This trend of elected leaders frequently switching allegiances has intensified as the country approaches the next electoral cycle. Meanwhile, the United Opposition, led by coalition convenor Kalonzo Musyoka, announced plans to field a single candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, aiming to consolidate support ahead of the vote. Separately, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is seeking to learn from seasoned political parties in South Africa and Ghana to address challenges with its nomination process.
