Raila Odinga State Funeral Stories
He emphasised that the anniversary would celebrate both the party’s milestone and the late leader’s enduring legacy.
Ruto hailed Raila as one of the principal architects of Kenya’s modern democratic order whose contribution will remain engraved in the country’s histo...
Elizabeth Macheka Tsvangirai joined mourners at Opoda Farm, where she spoke fondly of the enduring friendship between the two opposition icons who sha...
The National Heroes Council chairman, Charles Wambia, said 184 individuals will be awarded in 14 heroic categories.
He said he personally reached out to Raila and assured him that he wanted to correct the injustices he had endured in his long political career.
Mudavadi recounted how, on October 15, hours after Raila passed away, he boarded a Kenya Airways flight to India with government officials to join Rai...
Joho, a long-time ODM member, said the values and principles of the party, instilled in him by Raila, must continue to guide members.
For Belafonte, music was never just melody. It was a vessel. A bridge.
The interment service is being held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds, followed by committal, final...
From his famous chants to his love for football, Raila used culture as a language of leadership, leaving behind an imprint that will live on for gener...
During his term as Prime Minister, Raila was instrumental in establishing the Ministry of Northern Kenya, a bold step aimed at addressing longstanding...
Kindiki emphasised that while Sunday’s burial marks the culmination of official mourning ceremonies, the National State Funeral Committee will provide...
Ruth, who is also the Kisumu Woman Representative, confirmed that Raila was optimistic about coming back home the next day. She said he had been in hi...
Security around the farm had been heightened, with military personnel and police officers deployed to manage the large crowd and ensure order.
In Luo tradition, twigs—known as yien—serve as powerful symbols of protection and continuity.
Escorted by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel and clergy, the casket was transferred from the hearse to a military wheel carrier before being loade...
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...
Obama also recognised Raila’s wider influence, emphasising that his life served as a model not only for Kenyans but for people across Africa and the w...
The governor called on Kenyans, particularly those in Nyanza, to exercise patience and maintain peace during the mourning period, assuring that both t...
Addressing a sombre crowd at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, Mama Ida recounted meeting Raila in the early 1970s and marrying him in 1973, beginning a partne...
"From the opportunity you entrusted to me as your Personal Aide for close to 18 years, I confess I know no other human being on the African continent...
"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!"
"Dad, I want to assure you that I will take care of our family — Mum, Rosie, Winnie — and the larger political family you have left behind. Ero kamano...
"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."
"We grew up as the closest friends in the family — a bond forged in laughter, in shared secrets and in countless memories."
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...
The government deployed a massive security team of about 10,000 officers to maintain order and ensure the event proceeded smoothly.
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...
