The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has announced a month-long programme to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of its founder, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The party has announced the entire month of October 2026 to honouring Raila, with supporters expected to participate in a series of activities planned across the country.
In a statement issued on September 10, 2026, ODM said the programme, dubbed Mwezi wa Baba, will celebrate Raila’s contribution to Kenya’s democracy and his commitment to Pan-Africanism.
“In recognition of his tireless contribution to our country’s democracy and his Pan-Africanism, the party is dedicating the month of October as MWEZI WA BABA with the following activities,” ODM stated.
The commemorations will begin on October 2 with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony, with Kenyans encouraged to participate individually or in organised groups.
The candle-lighting exercise will take place at 6:00 pm, giving supporters across the country an opportunity to remember the former Prime Minister.
On October 9, ODM will hold a major memorial rally in Kakamega Town, bringing together supporters from Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia County.
Family-led activities will then run from October 10 to October 15, culminating in the main memorial service at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo.
The party will move its commemorative programme to Northern Kenya on October 17, when a memorial rally will be held in Garissa Town.
The Garissa event will bring together ODM members and supporters from Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo and Marsabit counties as part of the anniversary programme.
Coastal Kenya will host memorial activities from October 18 to 19, before October 20, when Kenyans will observe Mashujaa Day.
