This archive report was first published on 25 October 2019.
Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), has joined forces with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Kibra, endorsing Imran Okoth as their candidate in the upcoming by-election.
Atwoli's decision to openly support ODM's campaign in Kibra is seen as a significant move, given his previous reluctance to publicly endorse any political party.
On October 24, 2019, Atwoli met with Imran Okoth and other leaders from the Waluhya community in Kibra, signaling his commitment to the ODM candidate.
Atwoli's endorsement comes just a day after he predicted that Imran Okoth would win the Kibra by-election on November 7, 2019.
Atwoli's decision to join forces with ODM is seen as a strategic move, given the party's strong presence in Kibra and the upcoming by-election.
ODM's candidate, Imran Okoth, is facing stiff competition from Jubilee's McDonald Mariga, who has been endorsed by Deputy President William Ruto.
Atwoli's endorsement is seen as a boost to Okoth's campaign, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the outcome of the by-election.
