ODM Unveils Month-Long Programme to Honour Raila Odinga

By Christopher mbiti 

Nairobi Kenya 10 September 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a month-long programme of activities to commemorate the late former party leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, under the theme “Mwezi wa Baba.”

During a press briefing held today at the party headquarters,the party said October will be dedicated to honouring Odinga’s contribution to Kenya’s democracy and Pan-Africanism, as the country marks one year since his death.

The programme will begin on October 2, 2026, with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony at 6pm. A major memorial rally will follow in Kakamega on October 9, bringing together supporters from Western Kenya.

Family-led activities will run from October 10 to 15 and culminate in a memorial service at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo.

Other planned activities include memorial rallies in Garissa on October 17, coastal commemorations on October 18–19, activities in Kajiado and Turkana, and a major “Mwezi wa Baba” memorial rally in Nairobi on October 31.

ODM has urged its supporters to use the commemorations to reaffirm their commitment to Odinga’s ideals.
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