In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Kasipul by-election, Boyd Were, son of the late Charles Ong’ondo Were, emerged victorious in the ODM party primaries to be flagged as the party’s candidate. During the nomination exercise held on Wednesday, September 24, Boyd garnered strong support and was confirmed as the ODM candidate.
The primaries were not without controversy. There were reports of delays, disruptions, and accusations of interference, with the party later blaming Homa Bay’s Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga for alleged interference in the process. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+1 ODM, however, maintained that the nominations would be completed as scheduled and dismissed calls to postpone the exercise. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
The Kasipul seat became vacant following the assassination of MP Charles Ong’ondo Were on April 30, 2025, prompting the by-election slated for November 27. Kenya Times+1 Boyd’s win sets the stage for a contested battle in a constituency considered a stronghold for ODM.
