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September 10, 2025
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ODM to celebrate 20th anniversary in Mombasa, party leader Raila says

ODM to celebrate 20th anniversary in Mombasa, party leader Raila says

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s ODM party plans to hold its 20th anniversary in Mombasa and has lined up a series of events to mark the fete scheduled for next month...

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in Mombasa next month, featuring a series of events from October 10-12. The celebration will include cultural and sporting events, highlighting the party's history and commitment to democracy.

  • The ODM party, founded in 2005, will mark two decades since its inception, stemming from an opposition movement against changes to Kenya's former constitution.
  • Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, also ODM's secretary general, announced the celebratory events, which include a youth summit, a women's convention, a youth concert, and a football tournament involving teams like Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, Bandari FC, and Shabana FC.
  • Despite recently entering an "unusual partnership" with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ODM aims to reaffirm its commitment to democracy, justice, and the people of Kenya as a "beacon of hope" and "defender of justice."

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