This archive report was first published on 7 September 2019.
On Thursday, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) officially released the list of 10 candidates seeking the party's ticket for the Kibra by-election during the nomination exercise.
As the frontrunner in the race to succeed the late Ken Okoth, who succumbed to cancer a month ago, ODM is facing an acid test after its loss in two by-elections held in April.
ODM leader Raila Odinga had earlier dismissed claims that he had a preferred candidate in the upcoming Kibra by-election, assuring the aspirants that he has no favourite and that no one has been issued with a certificate.
According to ODM's National Elections Board (NEB) Chairperson Senator Judith Pareno, the board held consultations with the Nairobi County Security team, which assured them of maximum security during the nominations exercise.
"We met with the County Commander of Police yesterday and placed our request for security personnel to be provided for the exercise. They assured us that they will provide two police officers per every polling station and additional officers to patrol the entire constituency during the exercise," said Ms Pareno.
The Dispute Resolution Tribunal, comprising of three members, has been set up to deal with any dispute that will arise as a result of the exercise.
The winner will battle it out with Jubilee Party's McDonald Mariga and Eliud Owalo of ANC in the by-election scheduled for November 7.
