Homa bay: Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga has urged Kenyans to register as voters, emphasizing the voter’s card as a crucial instrument for democratic transformation in the country. He highlighted the importance of the ballot in achieving meaningful change in Kenya during a memorial service for the late ODM party leader Raila Odinga at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.
According to Kenya News Agency, the memorial service allowed locals who missed the burial ceremony to honor the late opposition leader, remembered for his role in shaping the country’s democracy and devolution. Several political figures, including Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, and Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko, attended the event, alongside leaders from Homa Bay, Kisumu, and Migori.
Dr. Oburu described Raila as a principled leader committed to democracy, urging unity within the ODM party. He expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for supporting Raila during his illness and ensuring his body was returned quickly in accordance with his wishes. Dr. Oburu appreciated the state burial accorded to Raila, a first in the region since independence.
Governor Gladys Wanga praised Raila as a statesman and pledged ODM’s unity under Dr. Oburu’s leadership, emphasizing the party’s commitment to the broad-based government under President Ruto. She declared that ODM would aim to form or be part of the coalition forming the next government in 2027.
Junet Mohamed reiterated ODM’s position in the government, asserting that the party would not return to opposition. “ODM will never be in the opposition again,” he affirmed, underscoring the party’s intention to remain in government through to 2027.
