Raila dead Stories

Live blog: Raila's body arrives in Bondo ahead of Sunday burial
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 18, 2025

Emotions ran high, and wails filled the air as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived at the Mamboleo grounds in Kisumu for public vie...

‘The spirit of the lion roars on’ - Winnie Odinga's emotional farewell to Raila
Winnie Odinga  |  Oct 17, 2025

"The biggest part of me died on October 15, 2025, but the Spirit of the Lion roars on forever. The King is dead, but long live the crown!"

‘You were my confidant and compass’: Rosemary’s emotional tribute to Raila
Rosemary Odinga  |  Oct 17, 2025

"Baba, you taught me to sharpen my own ideas, to think deeply, to question, to stand for what I believe in even when it’s not easy."

Flight fares soar on Nairobi-Kisumu route ahead of Raila Odinga’s burial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

An assessment of major airlines shows that one-way tickets between Nairobi and Kisumu are now going for between Sh18,000 and Sh23,000 from Friday to S...

Live blog: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's State Funeral service
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 17, 2025

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...

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...

Raila Odinga’s Kisumu public viewing moved to Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo amid security concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2025

Authorities said the decision to move the viewing was informed by the need to ensure safety and smooth coordination, following chaotic scenes witnesse...

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...

Normal operations resume at JKIA after security breach during arrival of Raila’s body
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2025

Travellers who had flights affected during the closure have been advised to reach out to their airlines for updated schedules and necessary arrangemen...

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...

India's first diplomatic note that informed Kenya of Raila’s death
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 16, 2025

The document seen exclusively by The Eastleigh Voice stated that he had been undergoing Ayurveda wellness treatment at Sreedhareeyam Hospital, Kerala,...

‘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.

Raila’s body rerouted to Kasarani Stadium as swelling crowds at Parliament force change of plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2025

The massive turnout forced National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, his deputy Gladys Shollei and several MPs to address mourners from within the p...

JKIA operations suspended after security breach during arrival of Raila Odinga’s body
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 16, 2025

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said that the suspension was a precautionary measure after a large crowd of mourners gained access to restri...

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...

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead
Mercy Asamba  |  Oct 15, 2025

Raila Odinga suffered a cardiac failure during his morning walk on the campus.

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