Reports indicate that several ODM aspirants have not returned nomination papers to Orange House, despite picking the forms.
The candidates are said to be skeptical about the nominations.
The fear they might not be free and fair, despite the huge sums of money they are supposed to pay.
Those seeking ODM's ticket to run for President will pay a nomination fee of Sh1 million, governors will part with Sh500,000, while senators and MPs 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.
The aspirants were given up to Saturday, December 31, 2016 to submit their applications.
"As a party we are much concerned with this low show, but we have put in place mechanisms to address the issue," a source at Orange House said, as quoted by the Star.