Remembering Raila: His Final Social Media Posts Before His Death
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga used his final social media posts on October 3,2025 to share messages about football, celebrate a family achievement and update supporters on the plans for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Raila died on October 15, 2025, in Kerala, India, at the age of 80 after collapsing during a morning walk while on a health and treatment visit.
Medical personnel at the facility where he received emergency treatment confirmed that he died from cardiac arrest.
Raila Briefed on Gor Mahia Plans
In one of his final posts, Raila shared his meeting with the executive team of Gor Mahia Football Club, led by chairman Ambrose Rachier.
“As the new football season kicks off, I had the pleasure of being briefed by Gor Mahia Football Club’s executive team, led by Chairman Ambrose Rachier, on the club’s campaign plans for the season,” he said.
Raila then wished the club success as it sought to reclaim the championship.
“Wishing K’Ogalo all the very best as they fly the Green flag higher and strive to return as champions once again. Let’s go Gor Mahia!” he added.
Photo of Late Raila Odinga,Mama Ida Odinga and the Gor Mahia Club’s Executive Team at his home in Nairobi on October 3,2025
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Celebrated Family Member’s Doctorate
Raila also celebrated the academic achievement of Balozi Akinyi Walkowa Odinga, who earned a doctorate in Management Sciences.
He said he and Mama Ida were proud to welcome the newest doctor in the family.
“Mama Ida and I are proud to welcome the newest doctor in the family!” Raila wrote.
He congratulated Akinyi on earning her PhD in Management Sciences, specialising in Public Administration and Peace Studies, from Durban University of Technology in South Africa.
“Your hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us all. Well done,” he said.
Photo of Late Raila Odinga, Mama Ida Odinga celebrating Balozi Akinyi on her PhD graduation on October 3,2025
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Updated ODM@20 Celebrations
In another post, Raila announced changes to the ODM@20 celebrations. He said the decision to postpone the celebrations followed careful consideration and was aimed at ensuring inclusivity by allowing the party to engage with more counties before members converged in Mombasa.
“After careful consideration, we have today decided to postpone ODM@20 celebrations to ensure inclusivity by engaging with more counties before converging in Mombasa,” Raila said.
He announced that the main event in Mombasa had been rescheduled for November 14 to 16, 2025.
He also outlined activities that would form part of the ODM@20 calendar, including an ODM@20 Soccer Tournament on October 9 and 10, followed by activities in Kajiado, Turkana, Kilifi and Nairobi counties.
The listed activities were:
- October 9 and 10 – ODM@20 Soccer Tournament
- October 15 – Kajiado County
- October 26 – Turkana County
- November 2 – Kilifi County (Magarini)
- November 9 – Nairobi County
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A Long Political Legacy
Raila served as Kenya’s Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013 and made five unsuccessful attempts to become president.
He fought for multiparty democracy in 1991 and played a central role in shaping Kenya’s 2010 Constitution. His political journey also included years of detention under former President Daniel arap Moi.
His death triggered a nationwide response, with President William Ruto declaring seven days of national mourning. Raila was later accorded a state funeral at Nyayo National Stadium before his burial in Bondo.
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Photo of late Raila Odinga with the ODM stakeholders during a meeting in Nairobi on October 3,2025
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