NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced plans to hold a series of memorial ceremonies across the country in honor of its late party leader and former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, celebrating his lifelong commitment to democracy, justice, and unity.
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said the first memorial will take place in Magarini, Kilifi County, on November 2 and 3, followed by others in Homabay and Migori on November 5 and 6, respectively.
“In line with the wishes and demands of millions of Kenyans whose lives he touched, the party will hold memorials in many parts of the country to enable those many admirers to interact with his sudden departure,” said Sifuna.
“We will start with Kilifi County, which will be in Magarini on 2 and 3 of next month.”
Sifuna noted that the memorials would give Kenyans from different regions an opportunity to pay tribute to Odinga’s enduring legacy as a freedom fighter, reformist, and champion of social justice.
Raila Odinga, who passed away on October 15 in Kochi in India, was a central figure in Kenya’s politics for over four decades.
His death marked the end of an era for a man who has been described as the most consequential politician of his lifetime.
The memorial plans come as ODM readies for its 20th anniversary celebrations scheduled to be held in Mombasa next month, with Sifuna confirming that preparations are now in full gear.
According to Sifuna, the party remains committed to upholding the values Odinga stood for—unity, good governance, and expanded democratic space—as it navigates the transition period and looks ahead to the 2027 General Election.