The changes follow confirmation by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties that ODM had met the legal requirements to withdraw from Azimio, effectively ceasing to be a member of the coalition on June 10, 2026.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formally exited the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party and announced changes to its leadership in the Nairobi City County Assembly.
In letters dated October 27, 2026, ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong'wen notified the Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Kenneth Ng'ondi of changes to the Majority Party leadership and the party's representation in the County Assembly Service Board.
The changes follow confirmation by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties that ODM had met the legal requirements to withdraw from Azimio, effectively ceasing to be a member of the coalition on June 10, 2026.
“Pursuant to Section 10 of the Political Parties Act Cap. 7D, Article 22 of the Azimio coalition agreement, and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), this Office confirms that ODM has satisfied the requirements for exiting Azimio,” stated ORPP.
“In this regard, ODM ceased being a member of Azimio as of 10th June 2026.”
In one of the changes, ODM appointed Catherine Apiyo Okoth, a nominated Member of the County Assembly, as its representative of the Majority Party/Coalition in the Nairobi City County…
