ODM postpones Busia County delegate elections
By Kenneth Mwenda, August 21, 2025The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has pushed back its planned elections for Busia County delegates, which were meant to take place next week.
In a notice issued on Thursday, August 21, 2025, the chairperson of the National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), Emily Awita, confirmed that the exercise, which had been set for Monday, August 25, will no longer take place as planned.
Awita explained that the elections have been postponed until further notice, and new dates will be shared once arrangements are finalised. She urged ODM members and residents of Busia to remain calm and patient as the committee works on fresh timelines.
“The county delegates elections for Busia County, which had been scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, stand postponed until further notice,” Awita said in the statement.
“Fresh dates shall be duly communicated in due course. Members in the affected electoral area are advised to remain patient and await the official communication on the rescheduled timelines.”
ODM sets election guidelines
The decision comes only a few days after ODM released a timetable for nationwide county delegate elections across 43 counties. In its earlier announcement, the party said polls would take place on Monday, August 25, in all counties except Nairobi, Migori, Kisumu, and Homa Bay.
“The National Elections Coordinating Committee will oversee county delegates’ elections in 43 counties on Monday, August 25, 2025,” the statement had noted. “Polling centres will be set up in designated areas.”
ODM also reminded those interested in contesting delegate positions to submit their applications through the party’s county offices. Each application must be accompanied by a registration fee, which varies depending on the role being sought.
According to the party’s guidelines, candidates for non-executive posts must pay Ksh1,000. Those applying for special categories such as women, youth, disability, and other interest group positions are required to pay Ksh2,500.
Meanwhile, applicants for executive roles, excluding the chairperson’s office, will pay Ksh5,000. The fee for those seeking the chairperson’s position is Ksh10,000.
The party has not given reasons for postponing the Busia elections, but the NECC promised to keep members updated once new dates are agreed upon.