Kenya's Opposition Party Prepares for Key Rallies in Turkana County
Kakuma, 20 October 2026
Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement will hold political rallies across Turkana County on 23 and 24 October 2026, advancing its month-long memorial celebrations for former leader Raila Odinga.
A Scheduled Itinerary Across Turkana Communities
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has structured a two-day regional tour in Turkana County starting Friday, 23 October 2026 [1][2]. The itinerary begins on Friday morning in Kataboi before moving to Lodwar for an afternoon gathering [1][2]. The momentum continues into Saturday, 24 October 2026, with an early morning programme in Lokichogio, followed by a headline afternoon rally in Kakuma town [1][2].
The ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ Commemorative Framework
The upcoming events in Turkana represent a significant leg of the party’s ‘Mwezi wa Baba’ month-long commemorations [1][3]. The initiative honours former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who died at the age of 80 on 15 October 2025 due to cardiac arrest [3]. The dedicated calendar opened on 2 October 2026 with nationwide candle-lighting, followed by a major rally in Kakamega on 9 October 2026 attended by ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga [1][3]. Family memorial activities were subsequently observed from 10 to 15 October 2026 at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo [3].