The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced dates for upcoming branch and county delegates elections in Taita Taveta County, Nyando Branch, and Kisumu County.
In a notice released by the party’s National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), the elections are scheduled to take place between May and June 2026 as part of the party’s internal leadership and grassroots reorganisation process.
According to ODM, Taita Taveta County delegates elections will be held on Friday, 22 May 2026.
This will be followed by the Nyando Branch delegates elections on Friday, 29 May 2026, before the Kisumu County delegates elections take place on Friday, 5 June 2026.
NECC stated that all elections will be conducted between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.
Delegates Invited to Apply for Positions
Eligible delegates from the branches and counties have been invited to apply for positions at both branch and county offices. The exercise is expected to attract significant interest from party members seeking leadership roles within ODM’s local structures ahead of future political activities.
The elections form part of ODM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen internal democracy and streamline party operations at the grassroots level. Delegates elections are considered critical in shaping local leadership and influencing decision-making structures within the party.
“Eligible delegates of the branch and counties can apply for any positions at the Branch and County offices,” the notice stated.
Grassroots Reorganization
The announcement comes at a time when political parties across the country are reorganising their structures in preparation for future electoral processes and internal party activities.
ODM, one of Kenya’s leading political parties, has traditionally relied on branch and county delegates to coordinate mobilisation, policy discussions, and grassroots engagement. The delegates also play an important role in party nominations and leadership elections.
Party officials are expected to oversee the exercise in the three regions to ensure compliance with party rules and election procedures.
