| Published Fri, July 27th 2018 at 13:47, Updated July 27th 2018 at 16:04 GMT +3Ochillo Ayacko who has been picked as ODM flagbearer for the Migori's senatorial seat. [File, Standard]Barely three hours after losing an election appeal, ex-minister Ochillo Mbogo Ayacko has been handpicked by ODM National Elections Board (NEC) for the Migori Senatorial race. ALSO READ: Split in Raila party over choice for Migori seatThe party cited time and financial constraints ahead of the October 8 by-elections for its decision to award the direct nomination. They all agreed to the decision on direct nomination,” it said in a statement. Clinching the ODM ticket is an almost assurance of being elected, given the party is the most popular in the region.

Source: Standard Digital July 27, 2018 10:54 UTC