Emotional moment as Uhuru makes private visit to Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo
The former president made a private visit to Raila’s Bondo home, bowing his head in silent prayer beside the fresh grave of his longtime ally and friend.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday made a private visit to the home of the late Raila Amolo Odinga in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County, where he quietly paid his last respects at the gravesite of his long-time political ally and friend.
The visit came a day after the burial of the former Prime Minister, marking a moment of deep reflection and personal tribute.
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Footage seen by Eastleigh Voice showed Uhuru walking slowly to the fresh grave where Raila was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Accompanied by Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, the Jubilee Party leader bowed his head and stood still for several moments, his hands clasped in prayer. At one point, he extended his arm toward the grave before resuming his quiet reflection, surrounded by family members who watched in silence.
The visit carried a powerful emotional weight, underscoring the deep personal bond between the two leaders — a relationship that evolved from political rivalry to a partnership that helped heal a divided nation.
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During Raila’s funeral service on Sunday at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Uhuru delivered a moving tribute to the late opposition leader, calling him a fearless defender of peace, democracy, and human rights.
“Raila fought tirelessly for the people of Kenya,” Uhuru said. “Our country’s history will never be complete without mentioning Raila at the forefront.”
He described Raila as a selfless leader who worked beyond political and tribal lines to unite Kenyans.
“My brother and friend Raila was never tribal. He cared for and loved all Kenyans equally,” Uhuru said. “This is evident in the friendships he built across the country and beyond. He embraced everyone, regardless of their political or ethnic background.”
Uhuru noted that even in his final years, Raila remained a symbol of reconciliation and a guiding voice for national unity.
“He has left us in body, but in our spirits and in the spirit of Kenya, he will live for years to come,” he said.
The former President also extended his condolences to Raila’s widow, Mama Ida Odinga, and their children — Rosemary, Junior, and Winnie — assuring them of his continued support during their time of grief.
Uhuru’s visit to the grave, coming just hours after the funeral, was seen as a quiet and deeply personal farewell to a man he once opposed politically, yet later came to call a brother and friend.
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