The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has invited interested aspirants to submit their applications for party nominations in both parliamentary and county assembly seats declared vacant by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
In a notice on Friday, August 29, ODM’s National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) Chairperson, Emily Awita, confirmed that the invitation follows the electoral body’s Gazette Notice declaring vacancies in multiple electoral areas.
"Pursuant to the declaration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of vacancies in various electoral areas across the country, vide Gazette Notice No. 11160 of 8th August 2025, The National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) hereby gives notice to all interested applicants in the following electoral areas to submit applications, in the prescribed format, to the Party Headquarters at Chungwa House by 5:00 p.m., Monday 8th September 2025," the notice read.
The vacant parliamentary seats are in Ugunja and Kasipul constituencies, while county assembly vacancies have been declared in Mumbuni North, Kisa East, Lake Zone, Nanaam and Chewani wards.
County assembly vacancies are also available in Angata Nanyokie, Narok Town, Purko, Nyansiongo, Nyamaiya, Ekerenyo, and Kariobangi North wards.
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Awita explained that the application documents can be picked at the party headquarters in Nairobi or downloaded on the party's website.
"Application forms are available at the Party Headquarters, Chungwa House, Loiyangalani Drive, Lavington area, or may be downloaded from the Party website: www.odm.co.ke," the notice added.
In terms of nominated fees, male aspirants for parliamentary seats will be required to pay Ksh250,000, while female candidates, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will pay Ksh125,000.
For county assembly seats, male applicants will pay Ksh50,000, while female candidates, youth, and PWDs will pay Ksh25,000.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, August 28, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that it has set Monday, September 28, for the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
In a statement, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the exercise is aimed at giving eligible Kenyans an opportunity to register as voters.
"The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wishes to inform the public that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will resume on Monday, 29th September 2025, in line with its constitutional mandate under Article 88(4) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
"This exercise is a vital step in ensuring that every eligible Kenyan has the opportunity to participate in shaping the country’s future through democratic elections. It is particularly directed towards young people who have recently attained 18 years, and all citizens who have not yet registered or need to update their voter information," the statement read.
Ethekon appealed to the public, particularly the youth, to take advantage of the exercise and register as voters ahead of the elections.
"The Commission urges all eligible Kenyans, especially the youth who have recently attained voting age, to seize this opportunity and take the first step in shaping the future. Registering to vote is not just a constitutional right - it is a powerful act of responsibility.
"Your voice matters. As we look ahead to the General Election on 10th August 2027, let us commit to building a nation where every voice counts. Let’s be the generation that doesn’t sit back - but stands up, shows up, and votes for Kenya," the statement concluded.
