This archive report was first published on 8 September 2019.
On September 7, 2019, the ODM party members in Kibra conducted themselves with the utmost respect and patience, as they voted for their preferred candidate. The Vice-Chair of ODM, Edwin Sifuna, commended them for their democratic spirit.
As reported by Edwin Sifuna, Imran Okoth, the brother of the late Ken Okoth, clinched the ticket to run for the Kibra MP seat under the ODM party. Imran's victory was a result of his hard work and dedication to his brother's projects, as he served as his Personal Assistant.
Imran Okoth will face off with other candidates, including Jubilee's Macdonald Mariga, ANC's Eliud Owalo, and Ford Kenya's Engineer Khamisi Butichi, in the Kibra by-election on November 7. The late Ken Okoth passed away on July 26, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.
Imran Okoth secured the ODM ticket with 4,382 votes, leaving behind nine other aspirants. The results were as follows: Peter Orero (1,218 votes), John Milla Otieno (906 votes), Ben Musungu (524 votes), Tony Ogola (381 votes), Stephen Okello (228 votes), Brian Owino (127 votes), Reuben Ojijo (52 votes), Eric Obayi (45 votes), and DJ Kriss Darlin (417 votes).
Edwin Sifuna tweeted, "Thank you to all @TheODMparty members in Kibra for conducting yourselves like the democrats we have always known you to be. Thank you for your patience in the face of various challenges as you voted today. Congratulations ndugu Imran Okoth. #ODMDecides #MbelePamoja"
