[Kenya] ODM raises nomination fees, sets deadline for aspirants

Orange Democratic Movement National Elections Board chairperson Judy Pareno addresses reporters at Orange House in Nairobi on December 10, 2014. ODM has set November 30 as the deadline for applications from aspirants seeking to run on its tickets in the 2017 polls.

The Orange Democratic Movement's National Elections Board (NEB) has unveiled the party's nomination plan for 2017.

The board says those seeking the party's ticket to run for president will pay a nomination fee of Sh1 million, governors will part with Sh500,000, and senators and members of Parliament will pay Sh250,000.

Ward representatives will pay Sh25,000 while those classified under special interest groups, including the disabled, women and youth, will pay Sh15,000.

Board chairperson Judy Pareno said the party hiked the nomination fees to raise money to run primaries.

Candidates have until November 30 to officially submit their nominations.