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
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