Inside Proposal to Set Up Institution Honouring Raila Odinga at the University of Nairobi
There are talks for a monument in Nairobi and a national concert to be held at Uhuru Park on October 31 in honour of Raila, but nothing is concrete yet...
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UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has proposed the establishment of the Raila Odinga School of Government at the University of Nairobi (UoN) in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, in India. This proposal is part of growing deliberations on how to honour Raila Odinga’s legacy.
- The proposed school would focus on political leadership and democratic governance, complementing the existing Kenya School of Government (KSG).
- Omar called on African political parties to invest in ideological schools and research institutions to guide policies.
- Other honour proposals include a monument, renaming public institutions, and a national concert at Uhuru Park on October 31.
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Political Reactions and Tributes Following the Death of Raila Odinga - October 2025
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will take disciplinary action against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for remarks he made regarding the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. UDA Chairperson Cecily Mbarire confirmed the action after Kahiga claimed Raila's death would be a "blessing" for the Mt Kenya region. Following the political uncertainty since Raila Odinga's passing, the United Opposition has publicly invited the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join its ranks. Meanwhile, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has proposed establishing the Raila Odinga School of Government at the University of Nairobi. This proposal is part of deliberations on how to honour the legacy of the former Prime Minister, who passed away on October 15.
