Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho is set to bring together Coast leaders for an invite-only event aimed at honouring and celebrating the life and legacy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.

The gathering, scheduled for Wednesday at the Sun n Sand Hotel in Kilifi, will provide a platform for leaders from the region to reflect on Odinga’s contribution to Kenya’s political journey and his deep-rooted influence at the Coast.

The event will focus on remembering Odinga not only as a national statesman and reformist but also as a mentor who shaped generations of leaders.

Participants will be given an opportunity to share personal memories and experiences, recounting how they knew and worked with the late Odinga at different stages of his long and eventful political career.

Organisers say the forum is intended to be solemn yet reflective, celebrating a legacy that transcended political divides and regional boundaries.

In a statement on his social media handles, Joho described the gathering as a moment to honour what would have been Odinga’s 80+1 milestone, noting that his life offered enduring lessons on resilience and purpose.

“This Wednesday, we will be coming together to honour and celebrate Baba, Rt. Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga @ 80+1. His journey teaches us that resilience is not the absence of struggle but the courage to walk through it with purpose,” Joho said.

Joho, a longtime ally, astute supporter and self-proclaimed student of the late Odinga, said his mentor’s vision did not end with his passing but continues to live on through those he inspired.

“His vision did not end with him; it took root in the minds and hearts of those he mentored. In us, his ideals continue to breathe, reminding us that true leadership is measured not by years but by the generations it awakens,” he said.

The Kilifi ceremony is expected to draw senior political figures, opinion leaders and close allies of the late Odinga from across the Coast region.

According to organisers, the gathering will serve as both a tribute and a celebration of a leader whose ideals of democracy, inclusivity and social justice remain firmly embedded in Kenya’s political fabric.