Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga on Wednesday led a memorial service in honour of Raila Odinga, held at the Homa Bay Stadium an event attended by several key Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders.
In her address, Governor Wanga described the occasion as a moment of reflection and unity, celebrating the life and legacy of Raila Odinga, whom she credited for shaping Kenya’s democracy and advancing devolution.
“In a powerful tribute at the stadium that bears his name, we held the first Ecumenical Memorial Service for Baba Raila Odinga in Homa Bay. We commemorated the legacy of a leader who shaped our nation’s democracy and devolution,” she stated.
She added that the event, in line with ODM’s resolutions, offered supporters an opportunity to honour the former party leader and reaffirm their loyalty to the movement.
During the service, Homa Bay County publicly pledged its support for Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga as the new ODM Party Leader.
Among the prominent leaders present were Migori Governor Dr. Ochilo Ayacko, Leader of Minority in the National Assembly Hon. Junet Mohammed, Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Matthews Owili, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Alego Usonga MP Sam Atandi.
Suna West MP Peter Masara. Others included Rangwe MP Dr. Lilian Gogo, Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Osogo Bensuda, Kabondo Kasipul MP Dr. Eve Obara, Migori Woman Representative Fatuma Full Network, Awendo MP Walter Owino .
ODM’s Kasipul candidate Boyd Were.
Also in attendance were Members of the County Assembly, religious leaders, and other dignitaries.
However, the event saw the conspicuous absence of several top ODM figures, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o.
Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) and John Mbadi (Finance), as well as former governors Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya.
Other notable absentees included Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang’, and deputy party leaders Simba Arati, Abdulswamad Nassir, and Osotsi.
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