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ODM wins five of six MP seats in Mombasa, losers dispute results

Locals happy that the election period was peaceful even up to the announcement of local leaders.

By Joackim Bwana 12 hrs ago

ODM wins five of six MP seats in Mombasa, losers dispute results

Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

Raila Odinga's ODM party bags prime seats to reclaim lost glory in strongholds

By Standard Team 1 day ago

Raila Odinga's sister makes it to Parliament

Raila Odinga's sister makes it to Parliament

By Brian Okoth 1 day ago

List of more than 85 MPs-elect confirmed so far

List of more than 85 MPs-elect confirmed so far

By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago

List: Number of MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has already secured at least 22 National Assembly seats in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Fred Kagonye 2 days ago

List: Number of MPs elected on ODM ticket so far

Raila allies on path to victory as results start streaming in

ODM regained the seats it lost in previous elections and had bagged many MCA positions.

By Standard Team 2 days ago

Raila allies on path to victory as results start streaming in

ODM candidate 'Bensouda' not resting easy in woman rep race

Joyce Osogo, popularly known as Bensouda, has been campaigning around the county due to stiff competition from her opponents.

By James Omoro 9 days ago

ODM candidate 'Bensouda' not resting easy in woman rep race

Raila's allies intensify calls for six-piece voting in ODM strongholds

ODM leaders asked the electorate to vote for Orange party candidates to ensure the Azimio One Kenya alliance presidential flag bearer is not a toothless president if elected.

By Isaiah Gwengi 13 days ago

Raila's allies intensify calls for six-piece voting in ODM strongholds

Why ODM is no longer a sure bet in Nyanza despite Raila's support

Raila visited the region last week and endorsed all his party candidates for various seats. However, independent candidates and those in other parties have vowed to upset ODM at the ballot.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Why ODM is no longer a sure bet in Nyanza despite Raila's support

Outsider in ODM stronghold has faith in his track record amid fear of six-piece push

Although, ODM is considered the dominant party in Siaya County, the entry of MDG in the political scene has thrown the 17-year-old party off-balance.

By Olivia Odhiambo 1 month ago

Outsider in ODM stronghold has faith in his track record amid fear of six-piece push

Kikulacho ki nguoni ...

By Gado 1 month ago

Kikulacho ...?

ODM disowns Maendeleo Chap Chap candidates

According to ODM Deputy Secretary-general Florence Mutua, MCC is no longer affiliated with ODM and the Raila Odinga - led Azimio la Umoja coalition.

By Stephen Nzioka 1 month ago

ODM disowns Maendeleo Chap Chap candidates

Inside ODM plan to ring-fence its strongholds as rivals boils over

Chairman Mbadi wants candidates to conduct joint campaigns to raise their chances. Party hopes to minimise damage amid resistance towards zoning and six-piece voting.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

Inside ODM plan to ring-fence its strongholds as rivals boils over

Mbadi: Leave ODM chair post for who? I am here to stay

The Suba South MP said he was misunderstood after telling ODM candidates the truth about their performance in campaigns.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Mbadi: Leave ODM chair post for who? I am here to stay

Azimio affiliates in Nyanza broker truce

ODM chairman John Mbadi and Kisii Governor James Ongwae presided over the inaugural Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance presidential campaign meeting

By Sharon Owino and Eric Abuga 2 months ago

Azimio affiliates in Nyanza broker truce

Impasse on ODM nominations for Bondo MP race persists

The Political Parties Dispute Tribunal gave ODM’s National Elections Board 72 hours to repeat the elections, which elapsed on May 8.

By Isaiah Gwengi 2 months ago

Impasse on ODM nominations for Bondo MP race persists

ODM hands direct ticket to Innocent Mugabe for Likuyani MP race

ODM has handed former Mombasa county government chief officer Innocent Mugabe a direct ticket to run for the Likuyani parliamentary seat.

By Robert Amalemba 2 months ago

ODM hands direct ticket to Innocent Mugabe for Likuyani MP race

Governor Dhadho Godhana crowned Pokomo kingpin

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been crowned as the Pokomo community kingpin.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Governor Dhadho Godhana crowned Pokomo kingpin

150 ODM nomination losers in Homa Bay pledge to support winners

The resolve came after the intervention of governor aspirant Gladys Wanga and her running mate Oyugi Magwanga.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

150 ODM nomination losers in Homa Bay pledge to support winners

ODM directed to issue certificate to Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo

The Political Parties’ Disputes Tribunal has directed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party to issue nomination certificate to Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo.

By Brian Okoth 3 months ago

ODM directed to issue certificate to Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo

Raila starts weeklong tour of US, meets key State officials

The ODM leader will also meet with Kenyans residing in the US to seek their support for his presidential race.

By Judah Ben-Hur 3 months ago

Raila starts weeklong tour of US, meets key State officials

ODM tribunal upholds Gem MP nomination again

Midiwo and Odhiambo faced each other at the just concluded ODM primaries, where Odhiambo won the ticket with 7,405 votes against Midiwo’s 6,384 votes.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

ODM tribunal upholds Gem MP nomination again

Video: Raila defends six-piece voting, urges losers in ODM primaries not to vie as independent

“Azimio la Umoja coalition is a movement that has many political parties. I am the presidential candidate of the coalition but also the party leader of ODM,” said Odinga.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 3 months ago

Video: Raila defends six-piece voting, urges losers in ODM primaries not to vie as independent

MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent

Two MCA hopefuls from Migori County, who got one vote each in the April 18 ODM primaries, say they will run as independent candidates in the upcoming elections.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent

Party primaries casualties

Party primaries casualties

By Harry 3 months ago

Party primaries casualties

Poll shocker for Fred Ouda as Raila Odinga's kin lose in ODM nominations

Kisumu Central MP Fred Ouda yesterday joined the list of nomination losers after he was beaten by businessman Joshua Oron in a tightly contested poll.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Poll shocker for Fred Ouda as Raila Odinga's kin lose in ODM nominations

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs during primaries

They had approached the ODM primaries with great optimism and were among those who were keen to clinch the coveted ticket in Nyanza to contest MCA seats.

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs during primaries

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs in primaries

The biggest casualties of the primaries were ODM MCAs in Migori allied to governor Okoth Obado who has been giving the party sleepless nights.

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 3 months ago

Why Nyanza voters sent home almost all MCAs in primaries

Raila retains allies and old guards as ODM primaries end

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s closest allies and old guards got another chance to defend their seats through the coveted party ticket as the primaries ended.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Raila retains allies and old guards as ODM primaries end

MP Ouda flees after police disperse demonstrators in Kisumu CBD

Kisumu parliamentary aspirant Fred Ouda and his supporters were today forced to flee after police fired teargas to break their protests over ODM primaries results.

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

MP Ouda flees after police disperse demonstrators in Kisumu CBD

Homa Bay man: I didn't know "password" would make me famous

A short video of Jack Oluoch, 23, repeatedly uttering the word ‘password’ accompanied by what most online audience described as funny facial expressions surfaced online on April 14.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Homa Bay man: I didn't know "password" would make me famous

Raila asks winners, losers to unite and avert any fallouts

Raila has directed the party's candidates to reach out to losers and strike a deal to work together for the benefit of the people and the party.

By Benard Sanga 3 months ago

Raila asks winners, losers to unite and avert any fallouts

ODM primaries go on smoothly after weeks of controversies

After days of controversies, presidential hopeful Raila Odinga’s ODM appeared to have removed some bottlenecks that had dogged it’s party primaries.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

ODM primaries go on smoothly after weeks of controversies

Chaos erupt in Nyakach after man attempts to sneak unidentified voting gadget

The party primaries in Kisumu were however largely peaceful as thousands turned up to cast their votes.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Chaos erupt in Nyakach after man attempts to sneak unidentified voting gadget

Nairobi, Kajiado, Narok ODM primaries dates set

ODM Party will hold its party primaries in Nairobi on Thursday, April 21.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

Nairobi, Kajiado, Narok ODM primaries dates set

Delay, few kits and arrests mark Migori ODM nominations

Some 12 people were arrested yesterday morning for planning to attack voters as ODM held its primaries in Migori County.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Delay, few kits and arrests mark Migori ODM nominations

12 arrested with weapons as ODM holds nominations

Police arrested 12 suspects in Bondo Nyironge ahead of the ODM nominations yesterday.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

12 arrested with weapons as ODM holds nominations

ODM goes for fresh blood in Kisii, Nyamira counties

The party lost all parliamentary seats in the two counties in the 2017 General Election but was saved by the entry of Pavel Oimeke, who won the Bonchari seat in the May 2021 by-election.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

ODM goes for fresh blood in Kisii, Nyamira counties

Aspirants unhappy over move to give direct tickets

A move by ODM to issue direct tickets in Migori County has sparked an outcry from some of the aspirants.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Aspirants unhappy over move to give direct tickets

Migori aspirants unhappy over ODM’s move to give direct tickets

A move by ODM to issue direct tickets in Migori County has sparked an outcry form some of aspirants.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Migori aspirants unhappy over ODM’s move to give direct tickets

Raila tasks team to lay strategies on how to avert Nyanza fallout

Raila Odinga’s troops have gone back to the drawing board to plan how to keep the region’s votes intact.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Raila tasks team to lay strategies on how to avert Nyanza fallout

ODM primaries losers protest over results

An aspirant said they had reported to the party's tribunal that voting kits were manipulated. In Homa Bay, aspirants and voters are complaining over the conduct of ODM's elections board.

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

ODM primaries losers protest over results

Handpicking candidates is weakening democracy

There is a public outcry in Homa Bay County after ODM party gave a direct ticket to an aspirant seeking the governor’s seat in the coming General Election.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Handpicking candidates is weakening democracy

Raila allies given direct tickets amid technical glitches

Six out of nine MPs in Homa Bay County were handed direct ODM tickets as the party held nominations in the county yesterday.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Raila allies given direct tickets amid technical glitches

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