The Orange Democratic Movement has come out to notify the public that the delegate elections for Busia County are now slated for Friday, August 29, 2025.

They made this announcement on Monday, August 25, 2025, a day when the planned delegates’ election was supposed to take place, but it was earlier postponed, with the party citing lack of logistical support, leading to the calling of the polls in Busia, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori counties.

The elections continued as planned in the other 43 counties, excluding the ones named above

These elections, overseen by the National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) chaired by Emily Awita, aimed to strengthen ODM’s internal leadership and prepare for the 2027 General Election, with a focus on transparency and democratic processes.

Aspirants paid varying fees, ranging from Ksh1,000 for non-executive roles to Ksh10,000 for chairperson positions, and membership verification was required via 483036#.

In Kakamega County, the governor, Fernandez Barasa, was facing off with Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, with Barasa declaring himself the winner as his opponent protested the manner in which the polls were conducted.

Barasa, after the election, went ahead to announce himself as the new party county chair, assuring the party of his unwavering loyalty to the party, stating that he will make sure that during his tenure all elective seats will belong to ODM, especially after the 2027 elections. He also vowed to popularise the party in Kakamega and paint the whole county Orange in the run-up to 2027

Nabwera’s protest

On the other side, Nabii Nabwera has come out to protest the manner in which the polls were conducted; he said that the polls were manipulated in favour of his opponent

He also stated that Governor Barasa chose to boycott the exercise after sensing the likelihood of an overwhelming defeat. He further noted that the electoral team, comprising the Presiding Officer, Returning Officer, and other officials, resolved to conduct the polls through a secret ballot, but Barasa insisted on using the outdated mulolongo (queue) system.

“The electoral team, comprising the presiding officer, returning officer, and their officials, resolved to conduct the polls through a secret ballot. Governor Barasa, on the other hand, insisted on using the outdated mulolongo (queue) system.” He added.

Nabwera revealed that this disagreement sparked agitation among a section of Barasa’s supporters, who disrupted the process, forcing the electoral body to suspend the elections.