The casket bearing the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is lowered into the grave at his father’s home in Kan’go ka Jaramogi, Bondo on October 19, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] A few years ago, Raila Odinga invited me to lunch. As Hon Jeremiah Kioni was walking into the sitting space, Raila…
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Raila Odinga’s body arrived at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology for burial The family of the famous leader arrived together and headed to the casket, where they stood to pay their last respects His last born, Winnie Odinga, was seen carrying his signature hat, which he placed on his casket before…
Raila Odinga’s body was flown to Kisumu County so residents could view it at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium The politician’s family arrived at their Bondo home for the first time since the death of the former prime minister When Raila’s body arrived in Bondo by helicopter, his family was the first to see it,…
Military officers give the final honours to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, on October 19, 2025. [PCS] He bowed out as a shujaa. A celebrated hero who touched hearts, lives and whose contribution to many spheres of the country will be felt for years. A legend who nurtured leaders, planted a…
Nairobi – Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa has defended the action of the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua to avoid the national funeral of Raila Amollo Odinga. Rigathi Gachagua missed Raila Odinga’s funeral service at Nyayo Stadium. Photo: Kithure Kindiki/Rigathi Gachagua.Source: Facebook The former deputy president disappeared in Nyayo field during the national funeral of…
Harry Maguire netted the winning goal during their 2-1 win over Liverpool. Rio Ferdinand was full of admiration after Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, sealed by an 84th-minute header from Harry Maguire. United took the lead in the second minute through Bryan Mbeumo, but Liverpool equalised in the second half through…
Raila Odinga’s brother, Oburu Oginga, shared sad details about the last moments of the former prime minister during the funeral held in Bondo Oburu revealed that President William Ruto helped coordinate Raila’s medical trip to India and closely monitored his condition until he died. The Siaya senator also reflected on Raila’s years of struggle, recalling…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been buried in Bondo in a private ceremony attended by family and friends from the political class The beloved politician was given a 17-gun salute by the Kenya Defense Forces after his body was lowered into the grave Raila was buried with two of his favorite possessions, which were…
Raila Odinga will be buried at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Cemetery in his ancestral home His son the politician, Raila Junior, was seen dressed in white while standing beside his wife, Wambui Kenyans have praised Wambui for holding her husband’s hand in one of the most difficult times of his life Former prime minister Raila…