The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Committee has announced plans for a nationwide party revitalization drive, including a series of youth conventions across 25 counties, as it positions itself ahead of the next general election.
In a statement issued after a meeting held on April 16, 2026, and chaired by party leader Oburu Oginga, the committee said the initiative aims to “rejuvenate, revamp and re-energize” the party at the grassroots.
The youth engagement campaign will kick off in Nairobi on April 20, before moving to Mombasa on April 26. Additional counties will be announced later.
The committee also reviewed internal party developments, applauding the successful Special National Delegates Convention held in March at the ASK Showgrounds. It further commended the National Elections Coordinating Committee for overseeing grassroots elections that are now 98 percent complete.
ODM urged members in areas where elections remain unresolved to use internal dispute resolution mechanisms to conclude the process promptly.
As part of its broader strategy, ODM said it will intensify efforts to strengthen its presence nationwide, particularly in its traditional strongholds. The party assured members that upcoming nominations for elective positions will be free, fair, and transparent.
“There will be no sacred cows,” the committee stated, adding that an online portal for aspirants will soon be opened by the National Secretariat.
The committee raised concerns over what it termed as “unwarranted public utterances” by senior officials from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), warning that such remarks risk causing anxiety among ODM supporters.
While reaffirming its commitment to the existing cooperation framework between the two parties, ODM demanded mutual respect from its coalition partner.
On the rising cost of fuel, ODM acknowledged that the crisis is global but urged the government to take additional measures to cushion Kenyans from its impact.
The committee welcomed progress in implementing agreements under the NADCO framework, particularly the allocation of Sh2 billion in the supplementary budget to compensate victims of police brutality and protests.
ODM called on the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights to fast-track the compensation process and ensure affected families receive justice without delay.
