The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has rescheduled its 20th anniversary grand celebrations in Mombasa, shifting the event from October to November to give more counties an opportunity to be part of the milestone.
The party’s National Assembly Minority Leader and Chairman of the ODM@20 Planning Committee, Junet Mohammed, announced the changes on Friday after a consultative meeting with party leader Raila Odinga at Serena Hotel in Nairobi.
The three-day celebration, initially set for October 10–12 in Mombasa, will now take place from November 14–16, 2025.
Junet said the decision was informed by overwhelming requests from regions that had not yet hosted ODM@20 activities.
He noted that while Busia, Wajir, Kisii, and Narok counties had already staged successful events, the party had received persistent calls from other parts of the country asking to be included in the anniversary calendar.
“Our members from across the country have requested that the ODM@20 fete be brought closer to them so they too can be part of this historic celebration. The Party Leader graciously agreed that inclusivity must guide this program, and therefore, we have expanded the calendar,” Junet said.
Under the new plan, ODM will roll out a series of regional events before converging in Mombasa for the grand finale.
These include an ODM@20 soccer tournament scheduled for October 9–10, a rally in Kajiado on October 15, celebrations in Turkana on October 26, a major event in Kilifi’s Magarini constituency on November 2, and a final regional stop in Nairobi on November 9.
“These activities will culminate in the ODM@20 grand celebrations in Mombasa between November 14 and 16,” Junet added.
The party emphasized that the change of dates was not a setback but rather an opportunity to deepen inclusivity and extend outreach. ODM said the move aligns with its founding values of unity, democracy, and participation.
“We wish to assure our members, supporters, and the general public that the postponement is meant to strengthen our outreach, deepen inclusivity, and ensure that this milestone in our party’s history is celebrated by all Kenyans,” Junet said.
The Mombasa finale is expected to attract high-profile political figures, including party stalwarts, governors, senators, MPs, and grassroots leaders.
It will mark two decades since ODM’s formation, a period that has seen the party play a central role in Kenya’s democratic and political journey.
ODM has positioned the celebrations as both a reflection on its achievements and a recommitment to shaping Kenya’s future political landscape.
With its new calendar, the party hopes to mobilize nationwide participation before converging on the coastal city for what is expected to be a colorful climax
