Raila Junior joins Mombasa leaders to launch month-long tribute to late father
Raila Odinga Junior on Friday, October 2, 2026, joined Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and other leaders in launching a month-long programme of activities commemorating his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The Mombasa event formed part of the nationwide candle-lighting ceremonies held on Friday, October 2, as ODM and Raila’s supporters began activities marking […]
Raila Odinga Junior joined Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and other leaders on Friday, October 2, 2026, to kick off a month-long series of events honoring his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. This launch marked the beginning of the "Mwezi wa Baba" programme, which will continue throughout October. The ceremony took place at Treasury Square in Mombasa, with smaller events held concurrently across the country at 6 pm.
These events included candle-lighting ceremonies in Nairobi at Uhuru Park and Kisumu at Kisumu Central Square, among other locations. Raila Junior expressed gratitude to Mombasa residents for embracing his father, highlighting Mombasa's significance in Raila's political career. The month-long tribute included additional activities like a major rally in Kakamega on October 9 and a national concert and legacy festival in Nairobi on October 31.
Raila Odinga passed away on October 15, 2025, aged 80, after receiving medical treatment in India. He was buried at his family home in Bondo, Siaya County.
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