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Google’s annual review shows what Kenyans looked for most, with the death of Raila Odinga standing out as the single biggest moment that dominated the country’s search habits.
Junet praised Raila Odinga’s leadership, saying the presence of Raila Junior, Winnie Odinga, Ruth Odinga and Oburu Oginga highlighted the long line of people who have carried the party’s message over the years. He said their appearance was a reminder that ODM’s story cannot be separated from Raila’s role in building a movement that has shaped national debate for two decades.
Saturday, November 15, will feature a major gathering at Mama Ngina Waterfront dedicated to honouring Raila’s long career, his ideals, and the influence he has had over the years. Running from 7:30 am to 2 pm, the event includes a fresh pledge by party members to uphold and defend the democratic progress achieved since ODM’s founding. In the evening, the party will host a Founders’ Dinner at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort, bringing together those who played key roles in building the party.
Speaking at the ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa on Friday, November 14, she insisted that the party remains strong and committed to its mission even after the passing of her father, the late Raila Odinga.
Speaking at the ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa on Friday, November 14, Orengo urged party members to stay focused on ODM’s values and resist outside pressures.
The former Premier was laid to rest on October 19 in a funeral attended by the President and top leaders. Traditionally, Luo customs mark the fourth day after burial, known as chieng’ mar ang’wen, as the official end of the mourning period. The Odinga family observed these rites, enabling daughters who were married elsewhere to return home and sons to resume family life.
Speaking at the 8th KEPSA-Speaker’s Roundtable in Mombasa on Friday, he warned that “one reckless tweet” and a culture of frequent court injunctions are stalling crucial national projects.
Koome explained that through these cases, Raila forced courts to address important issues that helped guide Kenya through a period when rights and justice were constantly challenged.
Speaking in Malava, Kakamega County, during the launch of his development tour on Thursday, Ruto painted a picture of the political landscape, claiming that those positioning themselves against him are more focused on tribalism and division than on offering solutions for the country.
A post-mortem revealed that Okumu died of compression asphyxia coupled with multiple head injuries sustained during the chaos.
During an interview with Radio Generation on Thursday, he said he met Raila not just as a politician but as someone who guided him personally, and that coming to terms with his death has been a challenge.
Leaders such as Martha Karua and Tim Wanyonyi, condemned the utterances as reckless and lacking empathy.