ODM announces rally at Jacaranda Grounds as Nairobi political battle heats up
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a major rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday, October 31, 2026, setting the stage for another high-profile political gathering at a venue that recently hosted the Linda Mwananchi movement. Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, announced the planned event in a […]
A significant political rally is set to take place at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) intensifies its campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election. The announcement was made by ODM MP Phelix Odiwuor, known as Jalang’o, on social media, declaring Nairobi as the party’s political stronghold and inviting all supporters to the gathering.
The rally is seen as a final push to honour the legacy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga announced that the party would hold a major Nairobi rally as part of commemorative activities during the Mwezi wa Baba celebrations. The event follows commemorative vigils across Kenya, including a candle-lighting vigil at Uhuru Park on October 2 to mark the first anniversary of Raila’s death.
The choice of Jacaranda Grounds as the venue for the rally has garnered attention, given its recent association with the Linda Mwananchi movement, a group led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, MP Babu Owino, Governor James Orengo, and Senator Godfrey Osotsi. The Linda Mwananchi rally on September 13, 2026, was held after a tour of various Nairobi markets and neighbourhoods, emphasizing the movement's grassroots support in the capital city.
The ODM rally in Nairobi comes amid increasing political tensions following Raila’s death, as leaders from different factions vie for influence and consolidate their support in the capital, a key battleground for the upcoming election.
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