Ex-Raila aide pleads with ODM to nominate him to EALA

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga aide Silas Jakakimba has called on ODM leadership to consider his candidature for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

Mr Jakakimba said he will lobby for the interest of youths at the regional assembly should he be nominated.

“That will be my priority…I will serve the youths who are crossing to neighbouring countries to seek greener pastures,” he said.

Nasa Presidential candidate Raila Odinga's brother Oburu Oginga withdrew his application expressing interest in the position on Monday.

Mr Jakakimba who spoke to journalists in Sori township in Migori County said he is confident the party will consider his candidature.