Live blog: Kwaheri Baba, Raila Odinga's final bow
President William Ruto will lead Kenyans, Raila's family and dignitaries for the ceremony, which will take place, starting with an interment service at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University
Kenyans on Sunday bid farewell to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who will be laid to rest at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County.
President William Ruto will lead Kenyans, Raila's family and dignitaries for the ceremony, which will take place, starting with an interment service at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds, followed by committal, final prayers, and military honours at the gravesite at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi.
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The Interment Service will be led by The Rt. Prof. David Kodia, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Bondo.
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The state burial service for Raila begins with a sermon from the Bishop Emeritus. Joseph Otieno Wasonga of the Anglican Church of Kenya.
President William Ruto arrives at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds.
He is accompanied by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Nigerian President Oluṣẹgun Ọbasanjọ and Siaiya Senator Oburu Oginga.
The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, led by Mama Ida Odinga, arrives at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds.
The Interment Service will be led by the Rt. Prof. David Kodia, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Bondo.
Raila's casket is escorted by the military to the catafalque amid wails by thousands of mourners at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds.
Raila's funeral procession arrives at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds from Opoda Farm.
The hearse bearing the remains of Raila leaves the Opoda Farm for the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledges the cooperation between the security sector and Kenyans, which he says has been crucial for the success of the State Funeral of Raila from Thursday to Sunday.
"Despite the challenges, our security agencies worked seamlessly under difficult conditions. The cooperation between the military, police, and citizens ensured a smooth and dignified farewell to a great leader."
Heavy security personnel are present at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds to ensure order ahead of the state burial ceremony for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
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