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Railaโ€™s legacy tests ODM as anniversary exposes partyโ€™s new fault lines

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 22 views

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One year after Raila Odingaโ€™s death, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing to commemorate the man who built it while confronting a question his party has so far struggled to answer: what does ODM stand for without him? The question has become sharper as the party prepares for Railaโ€™s first death anniversary on October […]

One year after Raila Odingaโ€™s death, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing to commemorate the man who built it while confronting a question his party has so far struggled to answer: what does ODM stand for without him? The question has become sharper as the party prepares for Railaโ€™s first death anniversary on October […]

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Raila Odinga remembered as thousands mark one year since his death

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 25 views

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Thousands of supporters of the late former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Friday turned up across the country to mark one year since his passing. In Nairobi, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga led the candle-lighting ceremony alongside other broad-based-leaning leaders at Uhuru Park, where they remembered Odinga as a patriotic leader who put Kenya first. The celebrations wereโ€ฆ

Thousands of supporters of the late former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Friday turned up across the country to mark one year since his passing.

In Nairobi, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga led the candle-lighting ceremony alongside other broad-based-leaning leaders at Uhuru Park, where they remembered Odinga as a patriotic leader who put Kenya first.

The celebrations were witnessed in Kisumu, Kisii, Mombasa and other areas where the former Prime Minister commanded support.

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ODM to Hold Nationwide Candle-Lighting Ceremony for Raila

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 35 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 โ€” The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will on Friday hold a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of its founding party leader, former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The ceremony will be held simultaneously across the country at 6pm, with Kenyans in the diaspora also expected to participate. ODM says theโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 โ€” The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will on Friday hold a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of its founding party leader, former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.

The ceremony will be held simultaneously across the country at 6pm, with Kenyans in the diaspora also expected to participate. ODM says the event will launch a month-long programme dubbed โ€œMwezi wa Babaโ€, dedicated to remembering Raila and reflecting on his political journey and public life.

In Nairobi, the main event will be held at Uhuru Park, with activities beginning at 3pm before the nationwide candle-lighting at 6pm. The Nairobi programme is expected to run into the evening.

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Biokineticists fight disease using exercise science: how to bring their skills to rural patients

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: The Conversation โ€“ Articles (AFRICA)By Gudani Goodman Mukoma, Lecturer, University of Venda👁 38 views

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Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 75% of deaths globally. Early detection is key to managing the scale of the problem. But thatโ€™s not always possible in rural communities, where there are often shortages of healthcare workers, long travel distances and financial barriers. Fragmented referral systems can also delay diagnosis andโ€ฆ

Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 75% of deaths globally. Early detection is key to managing the scale of the problem. But thatโ€™s not always possible in rural communities, where there are often shortages of healthcare workers, long travel distances and financial barriers. Fragmented referral systems can also delay diagnosis and follow-up.

This gap in prevention and early detection is one we see often in rural South Africa. As a health researcher and biokineticist working in the countryโ€™s public sector, Iโ€™m interested in whether biokineticists could play a greater role in closing this gap.

Biokineticists are regulated health professionals who use exercise scientifically to promote health, prevent disease and support people living with chronic conditions. South Africa has an estimated 1,831 registered biokineticists, mostly in the private sector. They are scarce in public primary healthcare, particularly in rural communities.

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Oburu backs Sh2.2tr Lamu refinery, says project honours Raila's vision

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 48 views

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ODM leader Oburu Oginga has thrown his weight behind the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu.

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has thrown his weight behind the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu.

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Oburu: Dangote refinery will transform Lamu into industrial hub

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Prudence Wanza👁 47 views

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ODM leader Oburu Oginga has backed the Ksh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa oil refinery, saying the project will transform Lamu into a major industrial and energy hub. In a statement, Oburu said the refinery being developed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote in partnership with the Kenyan government, will create 60,000 direct and indirect jobs while providing technical skills opportunities forโ€ฆ

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has backed the Ksh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa oil refinery, saying the project will transform Lamu into a major industrial and energy hub.

In a statement, Oburu said the refinery being developed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote in partnership with the Kenyan government, will create 60,000 direct and indirect jobs while providing technical skills opportunities for young people in Lamu and neighbouring counties.

Oburu noted that the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery will generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity, with 500 megawatts expected to be supplied to the national grid.

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Reject noise from agents of poverty who want to derail Dangote project – Oburu

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 22 views

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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has urged Lamu County residents to reject criticism of the Dangote Group's Ksh 2.2 trillion East Africa oil refinery. Speaking ahead of the project's groundbreaking on Wednesday, Oburu said the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery is a gateway to Kenya's economic growth and dominance as a continental powerhouse. "I view this historic project as aโ€ฆ

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has urged Lamu County residents to reject criticism of the Dangote Group's Ksh 2.2 trillion East Africa oil refinery.

Speaking ahead of the project's groundbreaking on Wednesday, Oburu said the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery is a gateway to Kenya's economic growth and dominance as a continental powerhouse.

"I view this historic project as a structural revolution that will permanently rewrite the economic destiny of Lamu County and the entire coastal region," he said.

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ODM calls on Kenyans to light candles in honour of Raila Odinga on Friday

Published on September 29, 2026

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on Kenyans at home and abroad to light candles on Friday, October 2, as part of activities marking the first anniversary of the death of former long-term party leader Raila Odinga. The party designated October as 'Mwezi wa Baba,' with the candle-lighting ceremony scheduled for 6pm, describing the moment as an opportunity toโ€ฆ

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on Kenyans at home and abroad to light candles on Friday, October 2, as part of activities marking the first anniversary of the death of former long-term party leader Raila Odinga.

The party designated October as 'Mwezi wa Baba,' with the candle-lighting ceremony scheduled for 6pm, describing the moment as an opportunity to remember Raila, who died on October 15, 2025, while receiving medical treatment in India.

"On Friday, 2nd October at exactly 6:00 PM, wherever you are, in Kenya and across the globe, light one candle for Baba," read a notice by the party.

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