Ida Odinga Urges Peace at Anniversary Memorial
Kenya is marking Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary with three days of events, including an intergenerational dialogue, a candle-lighting ceremony and a memorial gathering at Migwena, while Uganda is hosting a regional service in Kampala. Friends say Migwena holds deep significance for the Odinga family and community, and organizers frame the commemorations as a celebration of Odinga’s public service and legacy.
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About Raila A Odinga
Raila Amolo Odinga was a Kenyan politician who served as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Langata Constituency from 1992 to 2013. He was also the leader of Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party. Odinga ran for President of Kenya five times, with none of his attempts being successful. Each time Odinga alleged electoral fraud.
Everything about Raila A Odinga →- Occupation
- politician, university teacher, businessperson, minister
- Position held
- Prime Minister of Kenya, Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Minister of Roads, Public Works and Housing, Member of the National Assembly
- Citizenship
- Kenya
- Born
- January 7, 1945
- Died
- October 15, 2025