Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Tensions are rising within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after the party’s Youth League opposed the gazettement of Harold Kipchumba Kimuge as a nominated Member of Parliament, replacing John Mbadi.
ODM Youth League President, John Ketora, has challenged the
decision, accusing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
of overlooking his rightful nomination despite meeting all eligibility
requirements.
Ketora issued the party a one-week ultimatum to address what
he termed a “gross injustice,” warning that failure to act would force the
Youth League to chart a new course.
The League further announced plans to seek legal redress,
threatening to leave the party if the matter remains unresolved.
“Even if it means leaving ODM, we are not short of parties,”
said David Kimutai, a vocal Youth League member.
Kipchumba was gazetted by IEBC last week as a nominee under
the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category, following Mbadi’s resignation to
join President William Ruto’s Cabinet.
However, the Youth League contested this move, arguing that
Parliament already has a PWD representative and that the workers' category - Mbadi’s
original slot - should have been retained.
“We cannot replace a worker with a person with disability
when that category is already represented,” said Martin Muthusi, Youth League
Vice President.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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