ODM@20: Party set for grand celebrations in Mombasa, November 14–16

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna during an event in Mombasa on November 1, 2025/SCREENGRAB

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has confirmed that the Party will go ahead with its highly anticipated ODM@20 celebrations, slated for November 14-16, 2025, in Mombasa. 

The three-day event will commemorate two decades of the party’s political journey.

Speaking during an event Saturday in Mombasa, Sifuna stated that the celebration will also prominently honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and party leader, whom he said his legacy remains deeply woven into Kenya’s democratic history.

“The ODM@20 celebrations will not only reflect on our political journey but will also honour Baba’s legacy, his fight for democracy, and his dedication to social justice," he said.

The preparations, he said, were in top gear and dismissed speculation of postponement due to ongoing political activity across the country. 

He emphasised that the event will serve both as a celebration and a solemn tribute to the life and contribution of Raila, who steered the party since its formation in 2005.

Acting party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga was present during the meeting.

Delegates from across the country, party elected leaders, loyal supporters, and representatives from international partners are expected to be in attendance. 

According to Sifuna, the Mombasa event will also provide a platform to re-energise the party base and unveil ODM’s renewed vision for the future. 

He noted that despite political transitions and shifting alliances, ODM remains “a movement built on values, not convenience.”

“ODM is bigger than any individual. The spirit of Orange lives on, and our duty now is to continue the struggle for a fair, just, and inclusive Kenya,” he said.

A special session will be dedicated to reflecting on Raila’s sacrifices, including his role in Kenya’s second liberation, constitutional reforms, and peace efforts.

The party postponed the celebration on October 3. It has initially been set for October 10–12.

National Assembly minority leader Junet Mohamed said then that the decision was informed by overwhelming requests from regions that had not yet hosted ODM@20 activities.

He noted that while Busia, Wajir, Kisii, and Narok counties had already staged successful events, the party had received persistent calls from other parts of the country asking to be included in the anniversary calendar.

With succession politics and national realignments already gaining momentum, the ODM@20 celebrations are expected to double as a rallying point for the party faithful.

The Orange party, born from the 2005 constitutional referendum movement, has played a central role in Kenya’s most consequential political developments over the past two decades.