Babu Owino, the Embakasi East lawmaker, will organize a memorial candle event for Raila Odinga. The gathering happens Friday, October 2 at 3:00PM at Jacaranda Grounds in his constituency.
Owino uses The Mwananchi Party banner to run the event as part of October remembrance. His candle ceremony joins other nationwide events marking Raila’s memory this month.
Jacaranda Grounds Means Much to Raila’s Political Story
Jacaranda has hosted many of Raila’s political meetings and rallies over many years. The grounds remain important to people who followed his long fight for democracy.
Owino says Jacaranda matters to Raila personally and to those who supported him. The venue symbolizes Raila’s decades working with grassroots supporters across Nairobi.
ODM Plans Bigger October Remembrance Month Nationwide
ODM party calls October “Mwezi wa Baba” to honor their founding leader Raila. The party organized candle lighting events at 6:00PM on Friday across many counties.
Uhuru Park in Nairobi hosts ODM’s main event starting at 3:00PM that day. Kisumu and Mombasa also have big ODM-organized gatherings at their designated grounds.
Raila Died in India One Year Ago
Raila passed away on October 15, 2025 at age 80 while in India. His body was brought back to Kenya for burial at his village in Siaya.
Family Organizes Separate Candle Event October 14
Raila’s family will hold their own candle ceremony on Wednesday, October 14 at his home village. His widow Ida Odinga will lead the family event at 6:00PM starting time.
The family ceremony invites all Kenyans regardless of political party to participate. This family event differs from ODM’s party-focused remembrance activities nationwide.
Two Different Events Mark Raila’s Anniversary
ODM’s October 2 event focuses on Raila’s role as party leader and founder. The family’s October 14 event is broader and welcomes all supporters regardless of politics.
October 15 is the actual date marking one full year since Raila’s death. Multiple groups across Kenya will hold separate gatherings to remember him.
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