Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, was named as ODM's new Secretary of Science and Technology.
In a gazette notice published on October 21, the registrar of political parties Ann Nderitu, confirmed the changes that were ratified by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's party.
Scholar Babu Owino replaced Nairobi-based politician Steve Mbogo in his new post. Mbogo left the ODM and joined businessman, Jimi Wanjigi's, Safina Party presidential campaigns.
Kwale woman representative Zuleikha Juma Hassan was appointed as the deputy organising secretary.
She took over from Owen Baya, who decamped to President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Also joining Zuleikha in the office of the deputy organising secretary was Kilifi South MP, Richard Ken Chonga.
Chonga replaced former Msambweni MP, Suleiman Dori, who died in 2020.
Other politicians who assumed leadership positions included Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim, who was named national organising secretary. The position was previously held by Abdikadir Mohamed.
Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma was appointed ODM's deputy chairperson, succeeding Thomas Mwadeghu, while Stella Chepkirui was named secretary for the environment.
Nderitu issued a seven-day ultimatum to any parties seeking to oppose the changes.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by section 20 (1) (c) of the Political Parties Act, 2011, the Registrar of Political Parties gives notice that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) intends to make changes to their party officials.
"Any person with written submissions concerning the intended changes by the political party shall within seven (7) days from the date of this publication make their written submissions to the Registrar of Political Parties," read the notice in part.
Meanwhile, Babu Owino and Narok senator, Ledama Ole Kina, had pressured ODM to reward them for their loyalty and the rigorous campaigns they conducted for Raila in the August 9 polls.
The two had claimed that the youth were sidelined in parliamentary leadership despite being loyal to former prime minister, Raila Odinga. Ledama was, later on announced as the Senate's deputy minority whip while Babu was appointed ODM's new Secretary of Science and Technology.
"Thank you Raila Odinga I shall deliver. God willing," Ledama stated after Senate confirmed his new role on Wednesday, October 5.
