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Speaking in Homa Bay County during a development tour by President William Ruto on Thursday, Arati said all ODM candidates would be given a fair opportunity in the nomination process, urging party members to remain united as preparations for the elections gather pace.
Speaking in Kisumu on Saturday, the lawmaker said the party would give residents an opportunity to choose their leaders, insisting that its nominations would be conducted democratically.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Njagi said he is building a broad coalition of independent aspirants aimed at challenging party dominance in Kenyan politics, including plans to field candidates for Parliament, governorships and the presidency.
The vacancy arose after the death of area MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, who passed away on March 29, 2026, at around 1:20 a.m. while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital, a loss that was formally communicated to the National Assembly by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
Kanyadoto Ward MCA Apopo Lentana says ODM must restore trust among its supporters by ensuring equal opportunity in nominations and avoiding favouritism in ticket allocation.
The zoning debate has also drawn reactions from political rivals, with leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance welcoming the prospect of open contests and expressing readiness to field candidates in ODM strongholds. Some of them have argued that zoning signals discomfort with competition and could limit voter choice.
In an official notice signed on December 23, 2025, NEB Chairman Anthony Mwaura stated that the nominations will cover Isiolo South’s parliamentary seat, two county assembly wards in Embu County, and one in Kakamega County.
The Ministry of Education has developed a specialized Nomination Tool to guide teachers in identifying students who have excelled in creative arts and sports.
For county assembly seats, men will pay Sh50,000, with the latter categories paying Sh25,000. ODM said the tiered fees aim to encourage wider participation across all demographics.
The party confirmed that the elections will be overseen by the National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) and will take place across most counties
Nomination fees will range from Sh25,000 to Sh 250,000 depending on the position and category.