{
  "id": 8040268,
  "title": "Plans to commemorate Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary take shape",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/plans-to-commemorate-raila-odingas-first-death-anniversary-take-shape",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:22:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/plans-to-commemorate-raila-odingas-first-death-anniversary-take-shape/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The family of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is organizing events to mark the first anniversary of his passing. The main commemorative activities are tentatively set for October 10 to 17, with hopes to involve Kenyans from diverse backgrounds. Mama Ida Odinga, Raila's widow, announced that a national steering committee will lead the celebrations, chaired by Prof Adams Oloo and assisted by MP Otiende Amollo. The committee welcomes all Kenyans to participate, regardless of religion or social status.\n\nProf Oloo appealed to the public, urging organizations and institutions to submit proposals on how they would like to contribute to the memorial. The family-led program will run concurrently with the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) \"Mwezi wa Baba\" program, which begins with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony on October 2, followed by a memorial rally in Kakamega on October 9. ODM's commemorative activities will continue through October, with events planned in Garissa, Garissa, Kajiado, and Turkana, concluding with a final rally in Nairobi on October 31.\n\nVarious institutions have also initiated initiatives in Raila's memory. The University of Nairobi is establishing the Raila Odinga Centre for Democracy, while Daystar University is planning a symposium. The Kenya School of Government has created the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy to serve as a center of excellence for governance and public sector leadership. Raila Odinga passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 80, while receiving treatment in India.",
  "summary": "The family has set October 10 to 17 as the tentative dates for the main commemorative activities and is inviting individuals, organisations and institutions to submit proposals on how they wish to remember the former Prime Minister. The post Plans to commemorate Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary take shape appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "UoN set to launch Raila Odinga Centre for Democracy, Ida Odinga reveals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/uon-set-to-launch-raila-odinga-centre-for-democracy-ida-odinga-reveals",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:58:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Raila anniversary: Ida says celebrations belong to all Kenyans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/raila-anniversary-ida-says-celebrations-belong-to-all-kenyans",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:31:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}