Mwezi wa Baba: ODM dedicates October 2026 to Raila Odinga in year-one death anniversary tribute
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has declared October 2026 as 'Mwezi wa Baba' to honor the late Raila Odinga on the first anniversary of his death. The month-long tribute includes nationwide rallies, candle-lighting ceremonies, and memorial services across various Kenyan counties.
Why it matters
As a major political figure in Kenya, the commemoration reflects the ongoing influence of Odinga's legacy on the country's political landscape.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dedicated the entire month of October 2026 to commemorating its founder, the late Raila Amolo Odinga, with a series of memorial activities planned across the country to mark one year since his death. Raila, a former Prime Minister, died on October 15, 2025, aged 80, after suffering cardiac arrest in Kerala, India. The party said the month will be known as “Mwezi wa Baba” in recognition of Raila’s contribution to Kenya’s democracy and his Pan-Africanism. “The ODM party has dedicated the entire month of October to his memory. 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,” the party said on Thursday. The programme will begin with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony on October 2 at 6 pm.
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