MAJOR BOOST FOR ODM AS PNU OFFICIAL DEFECTS.

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The Orange Democratic Movement – ODM’s bid for the vacant Kajiado Parliamentary Seat received a major boost today when the area PNU Chairman Mr. Samuel Nantina ditched the Party of National Unity – PNU to join the ODM.

 ODM Party Leader and Prime Minister Raila Odinga received Mr. Nantina to the party at his office on Harambee Avenue where he called for peaceful electioneering in the three constituencies where by elections are scheduled to be held in September saying the by-elections would provide a test run for the general election next year.

 In this regard, Mr. Odinga asked residents of Kajiado North, Kangema and Ndiwa constituencies to adhere to election rules throughout the electioneering process so as to have credible results in the by elections slated for September 17th.

 Addressing ODM officials from Kajiado North at his office today, the PM said strong party structures were more important in influencing the outcome of elections than financial muscle. Mr. Odinga who is also ODM party leader noted that Kenyans will be watching the by-elections in the three constituencies closely, adding the party will re activate party structures in the constituencies and put up a formidable team that will ensure ODM captures the three seats.

 Mr. Nantina declared his support for the ODM aspirant for the vacant seat Eng. Peter ole Mositet. 

Meanwhile, Mr. Odinga has said the government will erect an electric fence around National Parks as a deterrent against the escalating conflicts between humans and wildlife. He acknowledged that the conflicts had caused loss of lives and destruction to property adding it was imperative that the ministry concerned find a lasting solution to the conflicts. “In the meantime, the government will immediately compensate the affected families and confine the wildlife in the parks where they should prey on other wild animals,” he added.

 Mr. Odinga who spoke outside his office this afternoon where he addressed demonstrating university students from the Maa community also criticized the heavy handedness of the Kenya wildlife service rangers saying action will be taken against them if found to have broken the law. He said there was no need to arrest and/or inflict injuries to people who were simply defending themselves against the wild animals. A student leader presented the PM with a petition in which they threatened to escalate the conflict if their grievances were not addressed.