KICC lights up in tribute to Raila Odinga as nationwide commemorations kick off

The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi was illuminated on Friday night with a visual tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, popularly known as Baba, as Kenyans gathered in different parts of the country to remember him.

The display was part of a nationwide candle-lighting organised by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as the party began its October programme, dubbed “Mwezi wa Baba”, in honour of Raila.

Videos shared by the official ODM X account showed an illuminated image of Raila Odinga spinning around the iconic city landmark, as the name 'Baba Raila Odinga' proudly stood out at the building's top section.

The former Prime Minister's life story was also projected on the emblematic tower, as applauds could be heard from Kenyans gathered at the foot of the building.

The tribute at the KICC provided a striking conclusion to the day's events in Nairobi, which had earlier drawn Raila's supporters to Uhuru Park for a memorial gathering.

The commemorative events extended to several other parts of the country, with gatherings reported in Mombasa, Machakos, Kisii, Eldoret and Kisumu, among other areas.

Source: Citizen Digital