Pavel Oimeke of ODM acknowledges his supporters after being elected the member of parliament for Bonchari constituency in the by-election. The former Energy Regulatory Authority Director General Pavel Oimeke’s victory further galvanised ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential ambitions in the wake of the formation of One Kenya Alliance and a stiff challenge from Deputy President William Ruto. “The win in Bonchari is a shot in the arm for the biggest party in the country. Kisii Governor James Ongwae attributed Oimeke’s win to the local leaders’ strategy. He said ODM held Oimeke’s win close to its heart as it begins the quest to build campaign war chest for 2022.

Source: Standard Digital May 19, 2021 21:00 UTC