How referendum campaigns gave birth to ODM

President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) with ODM leader Raila Odinga (third right) and others at Orange House. They were opposed to the 2005 proposed constitution. [Photo: file/Standard]

The referendum campaigns of 2005 which pitted then President Mwai Kibaki against his Roads Minister Raila Odinga led to formation of ODM.

Mr Kibaki was supporting the proposed constitution, while Mr Raila was against it.