This archive report was first published on 19 September 2019.
On September 19, 2019, Nairobi MCAs allied to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party dismissed reports that they had shifted their support from the party's candidate in the upcoming Kibra by-election in favor of a rival candidate.
Speaking at their minority leader's office at the County Assembly, the MCAs, led by Minority Leader Elias Otieno, stated that they were unanimously behind ODM candidate Bernard Otieno Okoth, alias Imran.
The unanimous support came after reports emerged that the MCAs were divided in their support for Imran and had thrown their weight behind Amani National Congress (ANC) party candidate Eliud Owalo.
However, the ward representatives disputed these claims, saying that they cannot go against their party and will launch campaigns to drum up support for Imran.
"We are all behind Imran and there is no way we can go against our party. Kibra belongs to ODM and we are launching campaigns to ensure that the party retains the seat," said Mr. Otieno, flanked by the MCAs.
