Delays and violence mar ODM party primaries in Kasipul

Vandalized cars belonging to Newton Ogada that were destroyed by goons during ODM party primaries in Kasipul Constituency. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Pockets of violence, allegations of rigging, low voter turnout, and delays marred the ODM party primaries in Kasipul Constituency as Raila Odinga's party struggled to organise a smooth election on Wednesday.

By 4pm, vehicles belonging to opposing candidates vying for the party ticket had been vandalised by goons, and a private business was also targeted. This raised concerns that the constituency, which had previously experienced violence resulting in injuries and fatalities, was failing to move beyond its troubled past.