Raila Odinga State Funeral Stories

Ida Odinga’s heartfelt tribute to Raila: ‘Farewell, my love, you are forever in my heart’
Ida Odinga  |  Oct 17, 2025

For over five decades, you weren’t just my husband — you were my partner, my confidant, my greatest supporter. I had dreamed of retiring together, of...

Nyayo Stadium under tight security as thousands gather for Raila Odinga’s State Funeral service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

The government deployed a massive security team of about 10,000 officers to maintain order and ensure the event proceeded smoothly.

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...

Raila’s body lies in state at Parliament ahead of State Funeral service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

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...

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