Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be buried on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Deputy President (DP) Kithure Kindiki, who chairs the burial committee, has confirmed. Raila will be accorded a state funeral as directed by President William Ruto. The state funeral will be conducted on Friday, October 17. Raila Odinga Burail Plans Kindiki said the […]
A State Funeral is a public funeral ceremony, observing strict rules of protocol intended to honour individuals of national significance. As it stands, Kenya does not have a single law that fully codifies the requirements and legal procedures of State funerals. State Funerals are well-established by tradition and executive practice to give the fallen person […]
President William Ruto has announced the passing of Kenya’s former Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as “one of Africa’s greatest sons.” In a statement from State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 15, President Ruto said it was with “deep sorrow” that he informed the nation of Raila’s death, noting […]