The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed its highly anticipated ODM@20 grand celebrations in Mombasa from October 10–12 to November 14–16, 2025, in a move aimed at increasing county-level engagement and inclusivity.
In a statement released on October 3, ODM said the decision followed a consultative meeting between Party Leader Raila Odinga and the ODM@20 planning committee at Serena Hotel in Nairobi.
The discussion reviewed preparations and addressed requests from counties that have not yet hosted anniversary activities.
So far, the celebrations have been held in Busia, Wajir, Kisii, and Narok counties. However, several other regions expressed interest in participating, particularly for members unable to travel to Mombasa.
“After careful consideration, the Party Leader graciously agreed to our request to expand the program and ensure inclusivity by engaging with more counties before converging in Mombasa for the grand celebrations,” the statement read.
ODM party officials after a consultative meeting at Serena Hotel,Nairobi on October 3, 2025.PHOTO/ODM
Under the revised schedule, the party will hold a series of events across the country in the coming weeks. These include an ODM@20 soccer tournament on October 9–10, county celebrations in Kajiado on October 15, Turkana on October 26, Kilifi (Magarini) on November 2, and Nairobi on November 9.
The party emphasized that the rescheduling is intended to “strengthen outreach, deepen inclusivity, and ensure this milestone is celebrated by all Kenyans, in line with ODM’s values of unity, democracy, and participation.”
Junet Mohammed, Minority Leader in the National Assembly and chairperson of the ODM@20 Planning Committee, expressed gratitude to party members, supporters, and partners for their patience and steadfast commitment. He noted that the Mombasa event in November will serve as the climax of the celebrations, marking two decades of ODM’s resilience and influence in Kenyan politics.
The Orange Democratic Movement was established in 2005 as a coalition of political groups campaigning against the proposed constitutional reforms in the 2005 referendum. In 2007, a split within the party saw Raila Odinga take leadership of the faction that became the current ODM, while Kalonzo Musyoka’s group retained the original party, later renamed Wiper Democratic Movement–Kenya. That same year, the Orange Democratic Movement was formally registered as a political party.