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
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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