The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has postponed grassroots elections in four counties attributed to the ongoing heavy rains that have caused devastating flooding across the country.
In a statement, ODM’s National Election Coordination Committee (NECC) chairperson Emily Awiti said the action was taken following requests from Busia, Siaya, Kajiado and Wajir for their programs to be reviewed.
“Having reviewed the ground situation and assessed the requests, the NECC wishes to announce that the elections scheduled for 27th, 29th and 30th April, 2024 are temporarily postponed. These will resume as soon as the situation has improved.”
The first phase of ODM grassroots elections was set to begin on Saturday.
In a schedule released by the party earlier, Kwale, Busia and Siaya counties would go to the polls on April 27 to elect their leaders while Kajiado, Migori and Wajir would pick their leaders on April 29.
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The party will conclude the first phase of the exercise with elections in Kisii, Vihiga, and Murang’a counties on April 30.
