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Adams Oloo

Also known as: Prof. Adams Oloo · Prof. Oloo · Prof. Adams · Prof Adams Oloo

Professor heading the national steering committee coordinating commemoration events for former PM Raila Odinga's first death anniversary in October 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … e in Nairobi on Thursday, the Raila Amolo Odinga Memorial National Steering Committee said the remembrance programme would celebrate the late opposition chief’s life and legacy under the themes of “The People, The Struggle and The Aspiration.”Committee chairperson Prof Adams Oloo …

    Committee releases Raila memorial itinerary, calls for peace
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The National Committee chairperson, Prof Adams Oloo, said the committee has received information that other unscrupulous members are taking advantage of the anniversary month, warning them to desist from the vice. …

    Don't use Raila memorial to solicit funds; Committee warns
  4. The Standard

    … Adams Oloo said the family had officially opened the remembrance month and invited people to honour Odinga in their own way. …

    Don't use Raila's remembrance to raise money, family warns
  5. September 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Adams Oloo and deputised by Rarieda MP Dr. Otiende Amollo. …

    ODM calls on Kenyans to light candles in honour of Raila Odinga on Friday
  7. The Standard

    … The committee, chaired by Prof Adams Oloo, brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Odinga family.Speaking during the launch of the committee, Ida Odinga said the anniversary should be a national …

    Raila family plans week-long national events to honour Baba's life
  8. Capital News

    … The organising committee chairman, Prof Adams Oloo, said the celebrations were intended to bring together Kenyans across political, religious and ethnic divides in remembrance of the former Prime Minister. …

    Raila anniversary: ‘Goons’ not welcome at celebrations, Oloo says
  9. Capital News

    … The committee is chaired by Professor Adams Oloo and brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Odinga family. …

    Raila anniversary: Ida says celebrations belong to all Kenyans
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Adams Oloo and deputised by Rarieda Member of Parliament Dr. Otiende Amollo, Ida revealed that the committee brought together representatives from all sectors including government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family. …

    Ida Odinga unveils committee to lead national celebrations marking Raila’s first anniversary
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNational steering committee led by Prof Adams Oloo to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from Oct 10-17, Ida Odinga says. …

    Ida unveils committee to steer Raila's first anniversary commemoration
  12. The Standard

    … University of Nairobi Lecturer Prof Adams Oloo who was a close associate of Prof Mbai during devolution conceptualisation, explained how Mbai wanted devolution to be implemented in Kenya.According to Prof Oloo, Prof Mbai wanted only 14 counties in Kenya, arguing that this would e …

    Why devolution architect Dr Mbai would return to his grave if he resurrects today

Today

  1. ODM unveils month-long memorial programme for Raila Odinga

    The Orange Democratic Movement has announced a commemorative programme for the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2025, featuring events throughout the month and culminating in a major celebration at his home in Bondo on October 15.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Raila memorial committee warns against unauthorized fundraising

    The Raila Amollo Odinga Memorial National Steering Committee has warned against using the month's remembrance of the departed leader to solicit funds in the name of the family or committee, citing concerns about misuse for personal gain. The official anniversary celebration is set to culminate on October 15th at the Migwena Cultural Sports Ground in Bondo sub-county.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Family warns against fundraising using Raila's remembrance

    The family of late Raila Odinga and the Anniversary National Steering Committee have warned against using his name to raise money for first-anniversary remembrance events. The committee has opened the remembrance month and welcomes people to honour Odinga in their own way, but has cautioned against exploiting the activities for personal gain.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. ODM urges Kenyans to light candles for Raila Odinga anniversary

    The Orange Democratic Movement has called on Kenyans at home and abroad to light candles on Friday, October 2, at 6 pm to mark the first anniversary of the death of former party leader Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025. ODM has designated October as "Mwezi wa Baba" and plans a month-long programme of memorial activities, including a major rally in Kakamega on October 9.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. Raila family plans week-long national commemoration events

    The Odinga family has established a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, scheduled for October 10 to 17. The celebrations will bring together Kenyans from different communities and institutions to commemorate Raila's life and legacy, and will include academic, religious and public activities.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Raila anniversary organisers warn disruptions not welcome

    Organisers of events marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death have said the celebrations are intended to bring together Kenyans across political, religious and ethnic divides, but warned that those intent on causing disruption will not be invited to participate.

    17 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Raila Odinga's anniversary marked by democracy centre and academy

    The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be marked with national commemorative events, including the launch of a democracy centre at the University of Nairobi and the establishment of the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy at the Kenya School of Government, designated as a centre of excellence for governance and public administration studies. Mama Ida Odinga said the family welcomed the institutional initiatives in his memory.

    17 September 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Ida Odinga unveils committee for Raila's first death anniversary

    The widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has commissioned a national steering committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo to coordinate commemorations marking his first death anniversary. The committee brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Committee named to lead Raila Odinga first anniversary commemoration

    Ida Odinga announced that Prof Adams Oloo will lead a national steering committee to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from October 10–17, with activities framed around celebrating his life and legacy rather than his death.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Devolution architect Mbai's vision strays from current implementation

    At the 23rd anniversary of late constitutional expert Professor Chrispin Odhiambo Mbai—who designed Kenya's devolution framework through the Devolution Committee formed in 2003 before his death that September—leaders expressed concern that devolution is not being implemented according to his original vision, with some attributing his 2003 death to resistance from powerful leaders opposed to decentralizing resources from the national government.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

  1. Adams Oloo chairs Raila Odinga first-anniversary commemoration committee

    Professor Adams Oloo has been appointed to chair a committee coordinating activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, planned for the week of the 15th. Raila's family says the occasion will give supporters an opportunity to mourn, remember and celebrate his life, with a detailed programme to be announced once preparations are complete.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Raila Odinga family plans first death anniversary commemoration

    The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has announced plans for an inclusive first anniversary commemoration of his death on October 15, 2025. A committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo is coordinating activities to allow supporters to mourn and celebrate him.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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