Otieno Kajwang’s death a big test for ODM

Otieno Kajwang' celebrating with his supporters after receiving his ODM certificate during party nominations. He was one of the most loyal and vocal leaders from the region. [PHOTO: FILE/SATNDARD]

The sudden demise of Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang, ODM loyalist and CORD leaders Raila Odinga’s close confidant, has dealt a big blow to the Orange party.

ODM swept all seats in Homa Bay County in last year’s elections. It is also Kajwang’s county that majority of ODM ‘rebels’ from Luo Nyanza come from even though he was a strong believer in party discipline and ideologies.