Kenya and the world were thrown into mourning on Wednesday, October 15, following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in India. The veteran opposition leader, aged 80, passed away at Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, Kerala, after collapsing during a morning walk. According to reports, Odinga was on a routine walk at an Ayurvedic […]
The Government of Kenya has declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday in honor of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. The announcement was made through a special issue of The Kenya Gazette, published on October 16, 2025, under Gazette Notice No. 15007. According to the notice signed by Interior Cabinet Secretary […]
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 […]