Ida Odinga announces candle lighting ceremony on eve of Raila’s first death anniversary

Ida Odinga announced a candle-lighting vigil on October 14, ahead of Raila's first death anniversary, as Kenya holds nationwide tributes in Siaya this week.

Mama Ida Odinga has invited Kenyans to honour the memory of her late husband with a candle-lighting ceremony, a day before the one-year mark of his passing.

The verified post, shared on Tuesday, October 13, carried a flyer announcing the event for Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 PM East Africa Time.

The tribute is themed around the words Ida herself used to describe Raila:

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Raila died on October 15 at the age of 80 in Kerala, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest while receiving medical treatment.

President William Ruto declared seven days of national mourning following the news of his death.

A three-day memorial programme began on October 13 and culminates on Thursday, October 15, the official anniversary date.

Source: Tuko