Crowds at Raila Odinga stadium during the Ecumenical Memorial Service in honour of the late Raila Odinga, November 5, 2025. /ODMThousands gathered for the first Ecumenical Memorial Service in honour of the late Raila Odinga at Raila Odinga stadium in Homa Bay on Wednesday.
Raila passed away on October 15 in India.
The event, led by acting ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, celebrated the life and legacy of a man who shaped Kenya’s democracy and devolution for over four decades.
Acting ODM party leader Oburu Odinga is received by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga on arrival at Raila Odinga stadium for the Ecumenical Memorial Service in honour of the late Prime Minister, November 5, 2025. /ODM
Acting ODM party leader Oburu Odinga makes grand entry into Raila Odinga stadium for the Ecumenical Memorial Service in honour of the late Prime Minister, November 5, 2025. /ODMParty leaders, governors, MPs, clergy and supporters from across Nyanza and beyond filled the stadium in a show of unity and resolve to keep ODM in the broad-based government until 2027 — and thereafter in coalition with “like-minded formations.”
Oburu Odinga speaks during the memorialHoma Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said the service provided a moment for reflection and renewed commitment to Raila’s vision for a just and democratic Kenya.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga steps on the stage to make her speech.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga addressing the crowd The day also saw the county pledge support for Oburu Odinga as the new ODM party leader, underscoring the continuity of the ideals Baba championed.
Those in attendance included Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, Kisumu Deputy Governor Matthews Owili, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed, and several Members of Parliament.
Junet Mohammed
Migori Governor Ochilo AyackoThey included Peter Kaluma of Homa Bay Town, Sam Atandi of Alego Usonga, Peter Masara of Suna West, Lilian Gogo of Rangwe, Joyce Osogo Bensuda of Homa Bay, Eve Obara of Kabondo Kasipul, Fatuma Full Network of Migori, Walter Owino of Awendo, and Boyd Were, the ODM candidate for Kasipul.
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma
Sam Atandi of Alego UsongaThe event also drew numerous members of the county assembly, clergy and other distinguished leaders who came together to honour Raila Odinga’s enduring legacy.
Crowds at Raila Odinga stadium during the Ecumenical Memorial Service in honour of the late Raila Odinga, November 5, 2025. /ODM
Raila supporters overcome by emotions during the memorial service
