Raila burial Stories

The cultural significance of Oburu Odinga's Thursday visit to Raila's rural home

Barack Oduor | Oct 16, 2025

Speaking in Dholuo while surrounded by close family members, Oburu emotionally explained the circumstances under which Raila died to his Sakwa Kowak c...

TSC reschedules teachers’ promotional interviews in honour of the late Raila Odinga

Lucy Mumbi | Oct 16, 2025

In a circular dated October 16, 2025, and addressed to all teachers, the Commission announced that the affected interviews will now take place between...

Raila honoured with cultural "Tero Buru" ritual at Opoda homestead

Maureen Kinyanjui | Oct 16, 2025

Elders led a solemn procession, driving a bull around the family compound, a practice that symbolises guiding the spirit of the deceased on their fina...

‘Won’t be back for many a day’: Raila’s beloved "Jamaica Farewell" song becomes his final goodbye

Mwangi Maina | Oct 16, 2025

Across YouTube and social media, Kenyans are revisiting the song, leaving heartfelt tributes.

Kenya’s State Funerals: Highest national honour, tradition, presidential discretion, and calls for legal reform

Maureen Kinyanjui | Oct 16, 2025

Presidential funerals are accompanied by full military honours, while those accorded to other leaders or heroes depend on Defence Council approval and...

Chaos erupts at JKIA as mourners overwhelm security during arrival of Raila Odinga’s body

Maureen Kinyanjui | Oct 16, 2025

Security personnel were briefly overwhelmed when the crowd forced its way through the VIP gates moments after the Kenya Airways plane bearing the rema...

Negotiating peace: Raila Odinga’s influence in Kenya and the region

Maureen Kinyanjui | Oct 15, 2025

His approach combines negotiation, strategic alliances, and public diplomacy, marking him as a key player in both domestic and regional peace initiati...