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Uganda to hold regional memorial for Raila Odinga on October 15
Capt. Mukula called upon citizens from across East Africa to join in solemn prayer to honour and celebrate the enduring legacy of a towering African statesman.
The National Chairman of the Pan-African Movement Uganda Chapter, Capt. Mike Mukula, addressing the media about the memorial service. (Credit: Richard Sanya)
By: Richard Sanya, Journalist @New Vision
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Uganda to Mark First Anniversary of Raila Odinga’s Passing with Regional Memorial Service and candle-lighting ceremony.
The National Chairman of the Pan-African Movement Uganda Chapter, Capt. Mike Mukula, has held a press briefing announcing that Uganda and the wider East African region will officially commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of the late Raila Amolo Odinga.
The National Chairman of the Pan-African Movement Uganda Chapter, Capt. Mike Mukula, posing for a photo with the portrait of the late Raila Odinga. (Credit: Richard Sanya)
The regional memorial service will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the All Saints’ Cathedral in Nakasero, Kampala.
Capt. Mukula called upon citizens from across East Africa to join in solemn prayer to honour and celebrate the enduring legacy of a towering African statesman. The late Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025, is widely revered across the continent as a former Prime Minister of Kenya, a visionary Pan-Africanist, and a relentless freedom fighter who dedicated his life to the struggle for democracy and justice.
The memorial service is expected to bring together regional dignitaries, diplomats, and solidarity delegations to reflect on the immense contributions of the iconic leader.
Capt. Mukula called upon citizens from across East Africa to join in solemn prayer to honour and celebrate the enduring legacy of a towering African statesman. The late Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025, is widely revered across the continent as a former Prime Minister of Kenya, a visionary Pan-Africanist, and a relentless freedom fighter who dedicated his life to the struggle for democracy and justice.
The memorial service is expected to bring together regional dignitaries, diplomats, and solidarity delegations to reflect on the immense contributions of the iconic leader.