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ODM Leadership

Party Organisation

The democratic structure of the Orange Democratic Movement from national to grassroots level

Democratic Party Structure

The Orange Democratic Movement is organized as a democratic party with structures from the national level down to the grassroots. Our organizational framework ensures that every member has a voice in party governance and decision-making processes, promoting internal democracy and inclusive participation.

Party Organizational Structure

National Delegates Convention (NDC)

The highest decision-making organ of the party, comprising delegates from all constituencies and counties. The NDC meets every five years to elect the party leadership and ratify major policy decisions.

National Governing Council (NGC)

The governing body that oversees party operations between NDC meetings. It provides strategic direction and ensures implementation of party policies and decisions.

National Executive Committee (NEC)

The executive arm responsible for day-to-day management of party affairs and implementation of NGC decisions. Meets regularly to address Latest party matters.

National Secretariat (NS)

The administrative arm providing professional support to implement party policies and coordinate activities across all levels of the party structure.

Party Parliamentary Group (PPG)

Comprises all ODM Members of Parliament and Senators, coordinating the party's legislative agenda and ensuring unity in parliamentary proceedings.

Council of Governors (COG)

Forum for ODM governors to coordinate devolution policies and ensure effective implementation of party manifesto at county level.

Specialized Party Wings

ODM Women League (OWL)

Advances women's rights, gender equality, and ensures women's meaningful participation in party leadership and governance structures.

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ODM Youth League (OYL)

Mobilizes young people, promotes youth leadership, and ensures youth issues are prioritized in party policies and programs.

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ODM Disability League

Advocates for disability rights, inclusion, and ensures persons with disabilities have equal opportunities in party and national governance.

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Key Governance Bodies

National Elections Board (NEB)

Independent body responsible for conducting free, fair, and transparent party elections and nominations at all levels. Ensures democratic processes and handles electoral disputes.

  • • Conducts party nominations
  • • Oversees leadership elections
  • • Resolves electoral disputes
  • • Ensures transparency in voting
Party County Assembly Group (PCAG)

Coordinates ODM Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to ensure effective implementation of devolution and party policies at county level.

  • • Coordinates MCA activities
  • • Implements devolution policies
  • • Ensures party unity in counties
  • • Links national and local governance

Grassroots Organization

County Level

Branch Executive Committee (BEC)

Coordinates party activities at county level and implements national policies locally.

Constituency Level

Sub-Branch Executive Committee (SBEC)

Manages party affairs within parliamentary constituencies and mobilizes grassroots support.

Ward Level

Location/Ward Steering Committee

Provides leadership at ward level and ensures community participation in party activities.

Grassroots Level

Sub-Location/Village/Unit Committee

The foundation of party organization, connecting directly with party members in communities.

Our Organizational Principles

Internal Democracy

  • Free and fair elections at all levels
  • Participatory decision-making processes
  • Transparency in party operations
  • Accountability of leaders to members

Inclusive Governance

  • Gender balance in leadership positions
  • Youth representation across all levels
  • Inclusion of persons with disabilities
  • Regional and ethnic diversity

Be Part of Our Democratic Structure

Join ODM and participate in our democratic processes. Every member has a voice in shaping the party's direction and Kenya's future.