Some clerks and presiding officers who worked for the ODM party during its local elections in Nairobi say they have not been paid for their work.
These workers, who were promised different amounts of money up to Ksh 10,000, claim they still have not received any payment even though they completed their tasks.
Many agents have shared similar complaints. The problem of unpaid workers for the ODM party’s local elections has been brought to attention by several agents, as reports show these workers have not received the money they were promised.
This situation shows that there are ongoing difficulties in how political parties handle the payment of people who work in elections.
Such reports highlight the need for better money management and accountability in the party’s election activities. It is important to ensure that all promises made to election workers are fulfilled quickly and clearly.
The money management of the ODM party in Kenya has attracted public and media attention, especially concerning party funding and spending.
The ODM party has seen a significant increase in its revenue, with reports showing a 54% rise to Sh2.16 billion in the year ending June 2022, mainly due to better payments from the government. Despite this increase, the party’s total spending was Sh1.06 billion, leaving a surplus of Sh1.11 billion.
This shows that the party can handle a lot of money but also highlights the size of its operations and costs.
There have also been issues regarding payments to clerks and presiding officers who helped in the local elections. Many workers have complained about not being paid, with some still owed up to Ksh 10,000.
This indicates possible problems in how money is distributed or mismanagement within the party’s financial system.
The party’s funds come partly from the Political Parties Fund, which is supported by taxes. This reliance has led to criticisms and questions from taxpayers and party members about how this money is being used, especially given the payment problems for election workers.
There are claims that the government has held back some funding, with the ODM saying that the administration is trying to weaken political parties by not releasing funds as required. This has led party officials to speak about their commitment to building the party despite these financial challenges.
