How Joho succession and vacant post have split ODM in Mombasa

A view of Orange Democratic Movement office at Tom Mboya memorial hall along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue in Mombasa. March 21, 2021. [Omondi Onyango,Standard]

A fierce power struggle has erupted in ODM’s Mombasa office.

The clash that has seen two camps emerge has been linked to the succession of Governor Hassan Joho, who is serving his final term in office, and replacement of ODM’s county chairman Mohamed Hatimy, who died last year.