ODM leaders in a rally/FILEThe Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced dates for grassroots elections in Kwale and Taita Taveta counties, marking the next phase of its ongoing internal reorganization and party strengthening efforts.
According to a statement issued Monday by Emily Awita, Chairperson of the ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), the elections will be conducted in three phases beginning in August.
The polling unit-level elections will be held on Monday, August 4, followed by sub-branch (ward-level) polls on Monday, August 11, and culminating with branch (constituency-level) elections on Wednesday, August 14.
“NECC will conduct grassroots elections for Kwale and Taita Taveta Counties as follows: Monday 4 August 2025, Polling Units level, on Monday 11 August Sub-branch (Ward) level and on Wednesday 14 August Branch (Constituency) level,” Awita stated.
Awita underscored the party’s commitment to conducting transparent and democratic elections, describing the exercise as essential for grassroots mobilization and revitalization of ODM’s internal structures.
The announcement is part of a broader national rollout of party elections that ODM initiated in April 2025, following successful polling unit elections conducted on November 27, 2024. In an earlier notice, NECC said the elections were being held at designated centers across all 47 counties.
During the April phase, branch-level elections took place on Wednesday, April 9, across the country’s 290 constituencies. Across the sub-branch and branch levels, a total of 77 officials will be elected to serve in four key committees: Mainstream, Women’s League, Youth League, and the Disability League.
Key mainstream positions include chairperson, deputy chairperson, secretary, deputy secretary, treasurer, deputy treasurer, organising secretary, and their deputies.
Delegates will also elect representatives for women, youth, disability, and special interest groups, along with eight general committee members.
ODM’s grassroots elections mirror a similar exercise being carried out by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), as both parties work to consolidate their national presence and prepare for future political contests.
In June, ODM and UDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on national development and political stability—marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.
