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Post by phil on Jul 19, 2012 12:43:00 GMT 3
Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Kenneth Marende will issue writs to declare three parliamentary seats vacant in the next 24 hours. The seats fell vacant after the deaths of Ministers George Saitoti, John Michuki and Assistant Minister Orwa Ojodeh. Kajiado North, Kangema and Ndhiwa constituencies can now have members of parliament representing them in the remaining life of the 10th parliament. Depending on whether the IEBC are adequately prepared for the three by-elections, the respective constituents will have to wait for approximately three months before elections take place. That will then give the new legislators just about another three months remaining before parliament is dissolved for the March 2013 general elections. Already there is jostling in political parties for these seats: www.the-star.co.ke/national/national/85387-pnutna-fight-over-michuki-saitoti-turf |
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Post by jeff on Jul 19, 2012 16:54:50 GMT 3
Likely result: ODM retains Ndhiwa, PNU loses Kajiado North and Kangema to TNA.
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Post by phil on Jul 19, 2012 19:58:42 GMT 3
Likely result: ODM retains Ndhiwa, PNU loses Kajiado North and Kangema to TNA. Kajiado is tricky. Boils down to individual candidates but do not underestimate ODM Reloaded. Ndhiwa is understandably a crowded field but again ODM must rise again and conduct democratic primaries and let the choice of the people prevail. There are intense inter-clans rivalries in Ndhiwa and should ODM opt to hand direct nominations, for example to hot favourite Mary Ojode, it will not augur well for the party especially during this electioneering period. I do not know much about Kangema but ideologically it is difficult to tell the difference between PNU and TNA. Who are the candidates that have thrown their hats on to the ring, do you know? |
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Post by destiny on Jul 20, 2012 16:02:43 GMT 3
Likely result: ODM retains Ndhiwa, PNU loses Kajiado North and Kangema to TNA. I think JEFF is right, TNA/PNU/G7/KKK or whatever they are calling themselves this week will carry the day in Kajiado North (Ngong and surrounding areas) |
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Post by nereah on Jul 21, 2012 16:42:48 GMT 3
the star pre-election analysis is interesting. www.the-star.co.ke/weekend/siasa/86007-clan-politics-to-play-out-in-ndhiwa-by-electioni am scandalized that nyanza(kisii and luo nyanza) has no elected woman mp.the ndhiwa by-election offers the odm a chance to open up the democratic space to the many capable female leaders like the lady below who ought to have been the ndhiwa representative in parliament.  me and my like-minded are going to lobby odm 's decision making organ to reserve the direct nomination to the iron lady above as a test case to the affirmative action for women. i am confident the party will oblige if the exemplary precedence in the east africa legislative assembly eala nominations are anything to go by.i hope the same will be done in kangema and kajiado north. |
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Post by phil on Jul 26, 2012 18:52:31 GMT 3
MAJOR BOOST FOR ODM AS PNU OFFICIAL DEFECTS.
The Orange Democratic Movement – ODM’s bid for the vacant Kajiado Parliamentary Seat received a major boost today when the area PNU Chairman Mr. Samuel Nantina ditched the Party of National Unity – PNU to join the ODM.
ODM Party Leader and Prime Minister Raila Odinga received Mr. Nantina to the party at his office on Harambee Avenue where he called for peaceful electioneering in the three constituencies where by elections are scheduled to be held in September saying the by-elections would provide a test run for the general election next year.
In this regard, Mr. Odinga asked residents of Kajiado North, Kangema and Ndiwa constituencies to adhere to election rules throughout the electioneering process so as to have credible results in the by elections slated for September 17th.
Addressing ODM officials from Kajiado North at his office today, the PM said strong party structures were more important in influencing the outcome of elections than financial muscle.
Mr. Odinga who is also ODM party leader noted that Kenyans will be watching the by-elections in the three constituencies closely, adding the party will re activate party structures in the constituencies and put up a formidable team that will ensure ODM captures the three seats.
Mr. Nantina declared his support for the ODM aspirant for the vacant seat Eng. Peter ole Mositet.
Meanwhile, Mr. Odinga has said the government will erect an electric fence around National Parks as a deterrent against the escalating conflicts between humans and wildlife.
He acknowledged that the conflicts had caused loss of lives and destruction to property adding it was imperative that the ministry concerned find a lasting solution to the conflicts.
“In the meantime, the government will immediately compensate the affected families and confine the wildlife in the parks where they should prey on other wild animals,” he added.
Mr. Odinga who spoke outside his office this afternoon where he addressed demonstrating university students from the Maa community also criticized the heavy handedness of the Kenya wildlife service rangers saying action will be taken against them if found to have broken the law.
He said there was no need to arrest and/or inflict injuries to people who were simply defending themselves against the wild animals.
A student leader presented the PM with a petition in which they threatened to escalate the conflict if their grievances were not addressed.
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Post by akinyi2005 on Jul 26, 2012 19:25:07 GMT 3
MAJOR BOOST FOR ODM AS PNU OFFICIAL DEFECTS.
The Orange Democratic Movement – ODM’s bid for the vacant Kajiado Parliamentary Seat received a major boost today when the area PNU Chairman Mr. Samuel Nantina ditched the Party of National Unity – PNU to join the ODM.
ODM Party Leader and Prime Minister Raila Odinga received Mr. Nantina to the party at his office on Harambee Avenue where he called for peaceful electioneering in the three constituencies where by elections are scheduled to be held in September saying the by-elections would provide a test run for the general election next year.
In this regard, Mr. Odinga asked residents of Kajiado North, Kangema and Ndiwa constituencies to adhere to election rules throughout the electioneering process so as to have credible results in the by elections slated for September 17th.
Addressing ODM officials from Kajiado North at his office today, the PM said strong party structures were more important in influencing the outcome of elections than financial muscle.
Mr. Odinga who is also ODM party leader noted that Kenyans will be watching the by-elections in the three constituencies closely, adding the party will re activate party structures in the constituencies and put up a formidable team that will ensure ODM captures the three seats.
Mr. Nantina declared his support for the ODM aspirant for the vacant seat Eng. Peter ole Mositet.
Meanwhile, Mr. Odinga has said the government will erect an electric fence around National Parks as a deterrent against the escalating conflicts between humans and wildlife.
He acknowledged that the conflicts had caused loss of lives and destruction to property adding it was imperative that the ministry concerned find a lasting solution to the conflicts.
“In the meantime, the government will immediately compensate the affected families and confine the wildlife in the parks where they should prey on other wild animals,” he added.
Mr. Odinga who spoke outside his office this afternoon where he addressed demonstrating university students from the Maa community also criticized the heavy handedness of the Kenya wildlife service rangers saying action will be taken against them if found to have broken the law.
He said there was no need to arrest and/or inflict injuries to people who were simply defending themselves against the wild animals.
A student leader presented the PM with a petition in which they threatened to escalate the conflict if their grievances were not addressed. phil, is he a formidable candidate or simply abandoning a sinking ship to fill the void left by ole sakuda? |
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Post by phil on Jul 26, 2012 20:21:14 GMT 3
phil, is he a formidable candidate or simply abandoning a sinking ship to fill the void left by ole sakuda? Not so sure, but not every other defector enjoys the previlege of being received by the party leader. In any case, there will be primaries to determine the most popular of ODM candidates. Let's wait and see how it plays out. |
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Post by kamalet on Jul 27, 2012 9:29:34 GMT 3
phil, is he a formidable candidate or simply abandoning a sinking ship to fill the void left by ole sakuda? Not so sure, but not every other defector enjoys the previlege of being received by the party leader. In any case, there will be primaries to determine the most popular of ODM candidates. Let's wait and see how it plays out. Ole Sakuda is a more formidable candidate so it is strange that Raila would meet just any defector! |
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Post by jeff on Jul 27, 2012 14:35:04 GMT 3
MAJOR BOOST FOR ODM AS PNU OFFICIAL DEFECTS.
ODM Party Leader and Prime Minister Raila Odinga received Mr. Nantina to the party at his office on Harambee Avenue where he called for peaceful electioneering in the three constituencies where by elections are scheduled to be held in September saying the by-elections would provide a test run for the general election next year. Phil, Is it in order for Raila to conduct political party business, such as receiving defectors, in a public office? Shouldn't this have been done at Orange House or his Secretariat? |
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Post by phil on Jul 27, 2012 17:00:13 GMT 3
@kamale and Jeff
You guys are clutching on straws. Bure kabisa.
Kamale aparently knows the most popular ODM candidate having done research in Ngong and outlying areas, whilsts Jeff is here asking the PM not to receive Kenyan citizens at his office.
Toeni hiyo leta ingine.
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Post by kamalet on Jul 27, 2012 17:39:37 GMT 3
@kamale and Jeff
You guys are clutching on straws. Bure kabisa. Kamale aparently knows the most popular ODM candidate having done research in Ngong and outlying areas, whilsts Jeff is here asking the PM not to receive Kenyan citizens at his office. Toeni hiyo leta ingine. so according to you Mr. Phil, Saitoti's heir apparent in PNU defecting to ODM means that by some science he would be the most popular candidate? |
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Post by phil on Jul 27, 2012 18:00:58 GMT 3
so according to you Mr. Phil, Saitoti's heir apparent in PNU defecting to ODM means that by some science he would be the most popular candidate? Not at all. YOU came up with that proposal in suggesting Ole Sakuda is a more formidable candidate yet the ODM nominations are yet to be conducted. As a a matter of fact, sit back and watch the so called PNU coalition handing direct nominations in these by-elections. Democracy PNU style! I am particularly interested to see the candidates who will vie for the TNA ticket in Ndhiwa as alleged by their Chairman one Sakaja. |
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Post by phil on Jul 28, 2012 9:05:24 GMT 3
FINALLY, the widow of former Internal Security Assistant Minister Joshua Orwa Ojode has plunged into politics. Mrs Mary Ojode yesterday announced her intention to stand in the Ndhiwa by-election on September 17. The seat was left vacant following the death of her husband in a helicopter crash. Mr. Ojode died together with his boss, Professor George Saitoti, two pilots and two security officers in the crash in Ngong Hills. The race for the Ndhiwa seat has attracted more than 20 candidates (Nation: 28 July 2012)
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Post by enigma on Jul 28, 2012 11:13:46 GMT 3
Ole Sakuda has defected to Uhuru's party citing lack of support after 2007. The man expected a nomination or top job after running Saitoti so close.
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Post by phil on Aug 1, 2012 10:55:01 GMT 3
THE ORANGE DEMOCRACTIC MOVEMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE (1st Aug 2012)
By-Elections
The National Elections Board of the Orange Democratic Movement – ODM wishes to invite applications for nomination to candidates interested in the following vacant seats in the September 17th 2012 by-elections;
Member of Parliament
1. Ndhiwa Constituency of Homabay County.
Civic Leader/Councillor
1. East Kadem Ward (Nyatike Constituency) of Migori County.
2. Wire Hill/Migwa Ward (Kasipul Kabondo Constituency) of Homabay County.
3. Wang’chieng Ward (Kasipul Kabondo Constituency) of Homabay County.
Interested candidates for the above mentioned Constituency/Civic Wards are required to pick application forms immediately from the Party Headquarters at Orange House, Kilimani area in Nairobi to fill and return them not later than the Sunday 5th August 2012.
Party nominations for the above mentioned vacant seats shall be conducted on Friday 10th August 2012 in the respective areas starting 10:00.am.
Point to be noted.
All the aspiring persons must be registered as ODM members and that they must not be belonging to any other political party other than the Orange Democratic Movement.
The National Elections Board shall vet all the applications and clear candidates before proceeding to the primaries.
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Post by jeff on Aug 3, 2012 16:44:06 GMT 3
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Post by mwalimumkuu on Aug 3, 2012 16:52:10 GMT 3
The most popular party is headed to where it rightly belongs, along the banks of rivers nyando and yala. That is where it is most popular. The reloaded team cannot reload anything anywhere else. Bure kabisa hii watu. |
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Post by nowayhaha on Aug 3, 2012 18:39:08 GMT 3
With ODM fielding a candidate in NDHIWA and avoiding Kajiado North and Kangema only goes along to prove that it has been reduced to a Luo-Nyanza party . We forewarned this scenario 2 years ago here in Jukwaa but some members dismissed the warnings . This should be weird as ODMs party leader wanted to form an alliance with the late Prof George Saitoti and by extension the people the late George led starting from his constituency -Kajiado North . As Miguna says in his book ODM "You've Made Your Bed, Now You Must Sleep In " www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/ODM+will+not+contest+Kangema++Kajiado+North+mini+polls/-/1064/1470364/-/aifk5m/-/index.html#disqus_threadODM will not contest Kangema, Kajiado North mini polls Share Bookmark Print Email Rating ODM's director of elections Joseph Misoi. The party will not field candidates in Kangema and Kajiado North constituencies during next month’s by-elections August 3, 2012. FILE ODM's director of elections Joseph Misoi. The party will not field candidates in Kangema and Kajiado North constituencies during next month’s by-elections August 3, 2012. FILE By OLIVER MATHENGE omathenge@ke.nationmedia.com Posted Friday, August 3 2012 at 16:16 The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will not field candidates in Kangema and Kajiado North constituencies during next month’s by-elections. On Friday, ODM through its national elections board secretary Joseph Misoi called on aspirants for the Ndhiwa Constituency to send in their applications by Thursday. According to the advert, the Orange party will also field candidates in only five of the 15 wards which will also be holding by-elections on September 17. The Party of National Unity (PNU) and The National Alliance (TNA) are the other parties that have asked aspirants seeking to vie in Ndhiwa, Kajiado North and Kangema to send their applications. The deadlines for applications for the PNU ticket is on Monday while that for the TNA ticket is on Wednesday, according to their adverts. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has asked parties to nominate their candidates for Kajiado North, Kangema and Ndhiwa by August 15. The late Internal Security Assistant minister Orwa Ojode was the MP for Ndhiwa until his death in June alongside his boss George Saitoti. More than 30 aspirants have declared their interest in the ODM ticket to contest the Ndhiwa parliamentary seat. Share This Story Share Related Stories ODM will not contest Kangema, Kajiado North mini polls Kangema was represented by the late Environment minister John Michuki of PNU who passed away in March while Kajiado North was represented by Prof Saitoti who until his death was the PNU chairman. PNU and TNA are expected to use the by-elections in Kangema and Kajiado North as testing grounds for their popularity. In Kajiado North, one of the perceived front-runners, Moses ole Sakuda, jumped from ODM to join TNA. It will be the first time in 24 years that Kajiado North voters will be electing a new MP. TNA contenders Joseph Manje, Moses ole Sakuda and Francis Gitau in Kajiado North have been conducting road shows to popularise themselves and their party. The winner in TNA nomination will fight it out with Salaine Kashorda of UDF, Solomon Kinyanjui of PNU and David Parseina of URP. There are eight aspirants who are seeking TNA ticket in Kangema and they have been seeking confirmation from the party that there will be no direct nominations. Other than filling the application form, those seeking the TNA ticket are also required to sign “the iBelieve Candidates Creed” and also submit an essay of more than 100 words on their agenda for the position and the people they wish to represent. |
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Post by phil on Aug 4, 2012 14:59:45 GMT 3
With ODM fielding a candidate in NDHIWA and avoiding Kajiado North and Kangema only goes along to prove that it has been reduced to a Luo-Nyanza party . We forewarned this scenario 2 years ago here in Jukwaa but some members dismissed the warnings . This should be weird as ODMs party leader wanted to form an alliance with the late Prof George Saitoti and by extension the people the late George led starting from his constituency -Kajiado North . As Miguna says in his book ODM "You've Made Your Bed, Now You Must Sleep In " Sorry to spoil the party folks. ODM has cleared Eng. Peter Korinko Mositet to be its candidate in the Kajiado North By-Election scheduled for 17th of September 2012 Mr. Mositet was the only person who sought ODM ticket ticket for Kajiado North after holding meetings with stake holders in the constituency. The move also comes hot on the heels of the area PNU Chairman Mr. Samuel Nantina who ditched the Party of National Unity – PNU last week to join the ODM, pledging to campaign for Mr. Mositet. |
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Post by kamalet on Aug 4, 2012 21:50:40 GMT 3
With ODM fielding a candidate in NDHIWA and avoiding Kajiado North and Kangema only goes along to prove that it has been reduced to a Luo-Nyanza party . We forewarned this scenario 2 years ago here in Jukwaa but some members dismissed the warnings . This should be weird as ODMs party leader wanted to form an alliance with the late Prof George Saitoti and by extension the people the late George led starting from his constituency -Kajiado North . As Miguna says in his book ODM "You've Made Your Bed, Now You Must Sleep In " Sorry to spoil the party folks. ODM has cleared Eng. Peter Korinko Mositet to be its candidate in the Kajiado North By-Election scheduled for 17th of September 2012 Mr. Mositet was the only person who sought ODM ticket ticket for Kajiado North after holding meetings with stake holders in the constituency. The move also comes hot on the heels of the area PNU Chairman Mr. Samuel Nantina who ditched the Party of National Unity – PNU last week to join the ODM, pledging to campaign for Mr. Mositet. Phil Even if it was to pretend that there was democracy in ODM,should the party not have waited for Monday 6th to declare this character as the only applicant rather than this boardroom nomination? Demokrasia ya ukweli! |
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Post by raiswakesho on Aug 6, 2012 18:15:19 GMT 3
The most popular party is headed to where it rightly belongs, along the banks of rivers nyando and yala. That is where it is most popular. The reloaded team cannot reload anything anywhere else. Bure kabisa hii watu. Mwalimumkuu, What exactly do you mean by bure kabisa hii watu? Is this the best way to have a muture discussion? Did you know that ODM is still competing strong in your backyard of Gusii land? Do their support for ODM make them bure kabisa? Someone like you has has been exposed beyond the Kenyan borders should at least be objective and look at things through a different mirror than the usual tribal crap! |
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Post by einstein on Aug 7, 2012 20:43:44 GMT 3
Ojode widow seeks ODM nod in Ndhiwa Mary Ojode, the wife of the late assistant Internal Security minister Orwa Ojode, at Orange House, Nairobi where she presented her ODM nominations papers for the Ndhiwa parliamentary seat. JAYNE NGARI The late Internal Security assistant minister Orwa Ojodeh’s wife has sought the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket for the Ndhiwa parliamentary seat. Mary Ojode presented her nomination papers at the ODM headquarters, Nairobi Tuesday saying that she was ready for the task ahead. “I believe I am equal to the task of leading the constituents of Ndhiwa,” she said. Mrs Ojode said that her reason for contesting the by-election was to complete and implement the policies and projects initiated by her late husband. “My husband was a very hard working man who initiated several projects for the people of Ndhiwa. And I believe I am able to fully implement them from where he left,” she said. Responding to criticism and opposition she has faced in her quest to capture the seat, Mrs Ojode, who was accompanied by her son, expressed confidence that she will win saying that she had received overwhelming support from the constituents. She said the biggest hurdle would be to clinch ODM's nomination owing to interest from many aspirants. “ODM is a competitive party but I believe I will be able to get the party’s endorsement for the seat,” she said. The Ndhiwa parliamentary seat fell vacant after the death of area MP Orwa Ojode. The late Ojode, his boss George Saitoti and four other Kenyans died in a helicopter crash on June 10 year at Kibiku forest, Ngong. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that by-elections to fill the Ndhiwa, Kajiado North and Kangema seats will be held on September 17. www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Ojode+widow+seeks+ODM+nod+in+Ndhiwa/-/1064/1473298/-/xdc94cz/-/index.html |
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Post by phil on Aug 8, 2012 11:11:36 GMT 3
Ndugu einstein
This is going to be a uphill task for Mrs Mary Ojode...she who locked mourners including the late Ojode's elderly mum out of her home during the funeral of the late Joshua.
It is a highly anticipated by-election in Ndhiwa. There are indications that two or three presidential candidates have planted their candidates and even paid for them to collect ODM nomination forms. Very strange considering whoever is elected MP will only serve for about two months and then parliament is dissolved for the general elections. But that person may emerge a front runner in the general elections.
There are indications that nearly 30 aspirants have submitted applications at Orange House. Former MP Tom Obondo appears to be a front runner on the ground. Mrs. Ojode has hardly campaigned but has reactivated what remains of the late husband's political network in the constituency.
Mrs Ojode's actions during and after the funeral were not fully appreciated by the locals and Ojode's family. This may work against her in the party nominations unless she is able to pull a few of hew current rivals from majority clans to her side.
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Post by mwalimumkuu on Aug 8, 2012 19:57:42 GMT 3
With ODM fielding a candidate in NDHIWA and avoiding Kajiado North and Kangema only goes along to prove that it has been reduced to a Luo-Nyanza party . We forewarned this scenario 2 years ago here in Jukwaa but some members dismissed the warnings . This should be weird as ODMs party leader wanted to form an alliance with the late Prof George Saitoti and by extension the people the late George led starting from his constituency -Kajiado North . As Miguna says in his book ODM "You've Made Your Bed, Now You Must Sleep In " Sorry to spoil the party folks. ODM has cleared Eng. Peter Korinko Mositet to be its candidate in the Kajiado North By-Election scheduled for 17th of September 2012 [size=2]Mr. Mositet was the only person who sought ODM ticket ticket for Kajiado North after holding meetings with stake holders in the constituency.[/size] [/color][/b]The move also comes hot on the heels of the area PNU Chairman Mr. Samuel Nantina who ditched the Party of National Unity – PNU last week to join the ODM, pledging to campaign for Mr. Mositet.[/quote] Phil,Dont you find this to be very worring? This is a party whose ticket people could kill for only four years ago. Today, the party is having trouble attracting contenders in a very cosmopolitan and visible area as Kajiador North. If anyone doubted that the party's fortunes have dwindled beyond rescue, this should serve as yet another clear indicator. |
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