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October 3, 2026
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Raila family to lead official candle lighting ceremony despite ODM's nationwide exercise

Raila family to lead official candle lighting ceremony despite ODM's nationwide exercise

The official candle lighting ceremony will be held on October 14th, led by Mama Ida Odinga and the family...

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Despite the ODM party's plans for nationwide events, the Raila Odinga family will lead the official candle-lighting ceremony to commemorate the late former Prime Minister's first anniversary on October 14, 2026, at his home in Kang'o Ka'Jaramogi.

  • The ceremony will also mark the official opening and handover of Raila Odinga's mausoleum.
  • The event will be led by Ida Odinga, widow of the late Raila Odinga, and other family members.
  • This family-led initiative appears to diverge from the ODM party's original plans for an ODM-centric commemoration.

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