It was at the height of a hotly contested election for the Kisumu speaker seat that had divided the county assembly into two camps. There was heightened political activity, with the members of county assembly (MCAs) -- who were to elect the speaker --- being mobilised by both camps in secret meetings. On the eve of the elections in September, a meeting was called by the ODM party leader to rally the MCAs to back Mr Oraro. But this was skipped by nearly half the ward representatives, including nominated members, a move that did not go well with Mr Odinga. “Ayiecho defied the party leader when he was called for a meeting where other elected leaders were present.

Source: Daily Nation October 26, 2023 21:29 UTC