This archive report was first published on 1 July 2021.
On July 1, 2021, ODM leader Raila Odinga announced a waiver of the 100 Shillings ordinary membership fee for the party, citing the economic challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to a statement by the former Prime Minister, the waiver is aimed at cushioning members from the adverse effects of the pandemic.
"The Party has been carrying out continuous membership recruitment. This has gone on well and our membership has increased significantly. As the fastest growing political party in the country with massive grassroots support, there is a need to continuously grow our numbers to continue being ahead of the rest," Odinga stated.
He added that many members had petitioned the party to consider waiving the membership fee, and in light of this, he directed his office to waive the fee for anyone wishing to join the party in the next three months.
The move could be a strategy by the party to increase numbers ahead of the 2022 General Election, as most political parties have launched recruitment drives over the last months.
