Live blog: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's State Funeral service
According to the National Committee for the State Funeral of Raila Odinga, the ceremony will feature full military honours, a church sermon led by the Anglican Church of Kenya, eulogies from the family, and tributes from national and international leaders.
The Eastleigh Voice will provide live coverage for the State Funeral service for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will take place at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, commencing at 9 am.
According to the National Committee for the State Funeral of Raila Odinga, the ceremony will feature full military honours, a church sermon led by the Anglican Church of Kenya, eulogies from the family, and tributes from national and international leaders.
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The co-chair of the Committee said on Thursday that the event will take two hours, and thereafter, there will be a public viewing at Nyayo Stadium from 12:00 noon, to be extended as long as necessary to allow mourners to continue paying their last respects.
The government has already declared Friday a public holiday to allow Kenyans to mourn the late Prime Minister.
Live: Updates
President William Ruto takes to the podium to address the mourners at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta takes to the podium to a rapturous applause from the thousands of mourners at the Nyayo Stadium.
"The history of Kenya cannot be written without the name of Raila being number one," Uhuru says.
Mama Ida Odinga takes to the podium and shares her tribute to her husband, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Ida shares her long journey of life and love of 52 years with the late Raila.
President William Ruto and other dignitaries follow the proceedings during the State Funeral service of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Nyayo Stadium.
Senator Oburu Odinga's son, Jaoko Odinga, reads the eulogy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and leads the family in tributes.
Rosemary, Raila Junior and Winnie follow in pouring out their heartfelt tributes to their beloved father.
Senator Oburu also shares his tribute to his departed younger brother.
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives at the Nyayo Stadium.
The foreign dignitaries are given their chance to pay their last respects to the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Ethiopia is represented by President Taye Atske Selassie, while Tanzania has dispatched Vice President Philip Mpango and former President Jakaya Kikwete.
South Sudan sent Vice President Rebecca de Mabior to represent President Salva Kiir, while Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Rwanda’s Interior Minister Vincent Biruta are also attending the ceremony.
The military gun carriage carrying the remains of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrives at the Nyayo Stadium for the State Funeral service amid wailing by thousands of mourners.
President William Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, arrives at Nyayo Stadium for the State Funeral Service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
He is welcomed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
Mama Ida Odinga arrives at Nyayo Stadium for the State Funeral Service of her late husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Chief Justice Martha Koome arrive at Nyayo Stadium for the State Funeral Service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Nyayo Stadium for the State Funeral Service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
He is welcomed by the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
The military gun carriage carrying the remains of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga leaves Parliament en route to Nyayo Stadium ahead of the State Funeral service.
Opposition leaders at the Nyayo National Stadium for the State Funeral service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka receives former president of Tanzania Jakaya Kikwete ahead of Raila Odinga's State Funeral service at the Nyayo Stadium.
Dignitaries have been filing into the Nyayo Stadium amid songs and dance ahead of Raila Odinga's State Funeral service.
Uhuru Highway remains clear on Friday morning as the nation mourns the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The day has been gazetted as a public holiday.
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Parliament. They are followed by the family of the late Raila Odinga, led by Raila Odinga Junior and Winnie Odinga, amid the smooth tunes of Raila's favourite song, Harry Belafonte's "Jamaica Farewell".
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki follows together with Speakers Moses Wetang'ula (National Assembly), Amason Kingi (Senate), House Leadership and the other leaders in viewing Raila's body.
Opposition leaders DAP- Kenya Party Leader, Eugene Wamalwa and former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang'i, are also present.
President William Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, arrives at Parliament and is welcomed by Speakers Moses Wetang'ula (National Assembly), Amason Kingi (Senate) and Chief Justice Martha Koome, along with the House leadership.
Unlike the chaotic scenes witnessed on Thursday at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Kenyans on Friday have started filling the Nyayo Stadium in an orderly and calm manner as songs and dance rent the air.
The mourners are expected to be all seated by 8:30 am before the start of the State Funeral service at 9:00 am.
Opposition leaders DAP- Kenya Party Leader, Eugene Wamalwa and former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang'i, arrive at Parliament to join other legislators ahead of a brief public viewing of the remains of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
President William Ruto signs the condolence book in memory of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga at State House, Nairobi.
The military gun carriage bearing the remains of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrives at the Parliament Buildings as it lies in state for a brief body viewing before it is taken to the Nyayo National Stadium for the State Funeral service.
The move allows leaders, legislators, diplomats, and citizens who were unable to pay their last respects earlier to do so in an atmosphere of dignity and calm.
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