ODM Internal Elections: Rosemary Okuta Challenges Veteran Chairlady Catherine Okoth in Defining Nairobi Contest

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In what is shaping up to be a defining moment for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), community leader and youth advocate Rosemary Okuta has thrown her hat into the ring to challenge long-serving Nairobi Chairlady Catherine Okoth in the party’s upcoming internal elections.

Okuta, widely respected for her grassroots work in empowering women and youth, is positioning herself as the face of a generational shift within the party. Her candidacy signals growing demand for fresh ideas and more inclusive leadership in one of ODM’s most politically strategic branches.

“This is not just about replacing one leader with another; it's about rethinking how we lead,” Okuta said during a press briefing. “ODM must reflect the spirit of its people — vibrant, bold, 

Party delegates and grassroots mobilizers are already calling the race one of the most closely watched contests in the internal ODM calendar. Analysts suggest that the Nairobi chair position could become a bellwether for the broader direction of the party ahead of the 2027 general election.

With the race heating up, Okuta’s campaign is focused on expanding youth participation, enhancing internal democracy, and bridging the gap between party leadership and everyday supporters.

“Our party must evolve,” Okuta emphasized. “The energy, innovation, and passion of Nairobi’s young people and women must be reflected in our leadership — not just in words, but in action.”

As ODM prepares for its internal polls, all eyes are now on Nairobi, where the battle between legacy and renewal could reshape the party’s future.


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