Opposition changes tack to net more voters

Orange party's voter registration mobilisation committee members Ruth Odinga (Kisumu Deputy Governor) and Nyando MP Fred Outa during a press briefing in Kisumu. (Photo: Dalton Nyabundi/Standard)

With time running out and numbers still not adding up, Opposition leaders in Nyanza have changed voter mobilisation tactics amid blame games over who is responsible for the sluggish exercise that has now sparked panic.

A week after getting a tongue lashing from CORD leader Raila Odinga for threatening his presidential bid with lackluster voter campaign, elected leaders in the region have adopted a door-to-door campaign and formed ward committees to cover lost ground.