{
  "id": 15388378,
  "title": "ODM set to hold Raila’s memorial rally in Garissa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/odm-set-to-hold-railas-memorial-rally-in-garissa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:44:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/odm-set-to-hold-railas-memorial-rally-in-garissa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing to hold a memorial rally for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Garissa on Sunday, October 18, 2026. This is part of the party's \"Mwezi wa Baba\" program, which has been commemorating Odinga's life and legacy throughout October, one year since his passing. The rally will be held at Maji Maji Grounds, and ODM's nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana announced the party's readiness for the event on social media. The Garissa rally follows similar gatherings across other regions, including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Vihiga, and Bondo, where regional leaders and supporters paid tribute to Odinga and urged party members to stay united. Odinga, who served as Kenya's Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013, played a significant role in promoting multiparty democracy and constitutional reforms. The month-long program will continue with events in Kajiado County on October 21 and Turkana County between October 23 and 25, before concluding with a final memorial rally in Nairobi on October 31, 2026.",
  "summary": "The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is set to hold a memorial rally in Garissa on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as the party’s month-long “Mwezi wa Baba” programme continues with activities commemorating the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The rally is scheduled to take place at Maji Maji Grounds, bringing together party leaders and supporters […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}