Anyang' Nyong'o Welcomes Appointment As ODM Party's Acting Leader: "We'll Elevate Our Party"

• Governor Anyang' Nyong'o expressed gratitude for his appointment as ODM's acting leader while Raila Odinga focuses on his AUC chairmanship bid
• Nyong'o thanked Raila and the ODM Central Management Committee for their trust in him to oversee the party's operations
• He reassured ODM members that the party's values and mission would remain strong under his leadership
• Nyong'o stressed his commitment to elevating the party, declaring "Chama iko imara," signalling ODM’s resilience

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kisumu - Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has celebrated his appointment as ODM party's acting leader in the absence of Raila Odinga.

Nyong'o's appointment comes as the ODM's long-time leader shifts his focus to his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship.

In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, Nyong'o expressed his deep gratitude and commitment following his appointment.

Nyong'o, who has been a staunch ally of Raila, welcomed the new role with enthusiasm, thanking the Azimio leader for his trust.

"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our leader, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, and the ODM Central Management Committee for entrusting me with the responsibility of Acting Party Leader.

"I deeply appreciate the confidence you have placed in me to oversee the party while Baba attends to his international duties," Nyong'o stated.

What is Nyong'o's message to ODM supporters?

The Governor reassured ODM members and supporters that the party’s core values and mission would remain steadfast under his leadership.

"To the entire ODM family across the country, I assure you that we will continue to follow Baba's path as we elevate our great party to even greater heights. Chama iko imara," Nyong'o added.

He reaffirmed that ODM would remain strong and resilient under him, signalling his commitment to pushing forward with the party's core agenda.

ODM denies reports Raila is retiring

Earlier, ODM party secretary general Edwin Sifuna clarified that Raila had not forfeited his position in the party's leadership, as a local newspaper had asserted.

Sifuna said that despite his boss ditching local politics to focus on his AUC chairmanship bid, he still remains the party's leader.

A few weeks ago, the veteran politician announced that he would take a break from local politics to focus on his continental bid.

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