ODM holds two-day strategy meeting

ODM nominated Senator Agnes Zani (left), CORD leader Raila Odinga and other ODM leaders at a press conference in Nakuru.  [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

By VINCENT MABATUK

The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) has launched countrywide grassroots meetings to activate party networks among its supporters.

Speaking during a two-day closed-door meeting at a Nakuru hotel, nominated Senator Agnes Zani said the party discussed matters affecting it  and the way forward.

Former PM  Raila Odinga, the party’s leader, was present but did not address the Press, leaving the task to Dr Zani and ODM Executive Director Magerer Langat. “As a party, there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are committed to ensuring that the Constitution is respected by everybody at all times,” said Zani.

They said ODM would defend devolution and urged the members to support its activities and policies. Those who attended the meeting included 47 branch chairmen.

Zani described the meeting as very important for the party, saying they discussed several issues including devolution and how it  should be implemented by the government.

ODM said it would use its gubernatorial strength to ensure that devolution was properly implemented as expected by majority of Kenyans.

CORD, which is led by Raila, former vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula, has 24 governors, while Jubilee has 23.

However, Magerer hinted that the Nakuru meeting was meant for a rebirth of another movement by ODM.

“We picked Nakuru because of its political historical background since Kenya attained its self-rule, but plans are already in place for similar meetings across the country,” said the former Kipkelion MP.