Raila Odinga, a prominent Kenyan figure, will be buried on Sunday, October 19, in accordance with his wishes to be interred within 72 hours of his passing. The burial arrangements were confirmed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who chairs the National Funeral Committee for Raila.

• Raila's body is expected to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, October 16, around 10am, and will be received by President William Ruto.
• The body will lie in state at the Parliament buildings, allowing Kenyans to view it between 12 noon and 5pm.
• He will be buried in the family’s graveyard in Kango Ka Jaramogi, Nyamira, Bondo, alongside his late son Fiden and father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, in India following a cardiac arrest. He collapsed during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic facility and was pronounced dead at a private hospital in Koothattukulam, Kerala state.

• Date of death: Wednesday, October 15, at approximately 9:53 am Indian Time
• Circumstances: Cardiac arrest during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic facility in India
• Key person: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
• Location: Koothattukulam, a municipality in Kerala state, India
• Age: 80 years old
• Prior information: Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, Raila’s elder brother, had confirmed Raila's visit to India for medical treatment on October 10, stating he was recuperating from a slight illness.

President William Ruto has convened an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council and a special Cabinet meeting following the unconfirmed news of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

• National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has adjourned the morning parliamentary session, to resume at 2:30pm for important communication regarding Odinga's reported death.
• News broke this morning that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader reportedly died during a morning walk in India.
• ODM Communications Director Philip Etale issued a social media post stating, "I am deflated," without directly confirming the death.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has fondly remembered the late Raila Odinga, describing him as a fierce political adversary who later became his "handshake brother" and an invaluable ally in national unity. Odinga passed away at the age of 80, ending a political career spanning over four decades that significantly shaped Kenya's multi-party era.

• Uhuru Kenyatta highlighted Raila Odinga's journey from a formidable opponent to a partner in the pursuit of "Handshake" unity, emphasizing his unwavering passion for Kenya and belief in justice.
• Raila Odinga's political career, which began with his first presidential bid in 1997, was marked by five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency, yet he remained a constant and influential figure in Kenyan politics.
• Odinga was a towering figure in Kenya's democratic journey, admired for his resilience and reformist zeal, and his death followed weeks of rumors about his health while undergoing treatment in India.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died in India at the age of 78 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing their condolences.

• Raila Odinga died from cardiac arrest during a morning walk in India.
• Former President Uhuru Kenyatta described Raila as a "friend and brother" who significantly shaped Kenya's democratic journey.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned Raila as a "cherished Friend of India" who had a special affection for India's culture and values.
• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua praised Raila's selfless dedication to Kenya's liberation and democracy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, hailing him as a “towering statesman and a cherished friend of India.” Odinga, aged 80, died in Kochi, India, where he was receiving medical treatment.

• Modi considered Odinga a dear friend since his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, noting Odinga's special affection for India and its traditional medicine systems.
• Kenyan President William Ruto announced a seven-day period of national mourning and confirmed that the Government of India will facilitate and cover the repatriation of Odinga's remains.
• A high-level Kenyan delegation, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has been dispatched to India to oversee the process, with Odinga to receive a State Funeral with full honors.

The Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO) has been postponed by Siaya Governor James Orengo following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The conference, originally scheduled from October 14 to October 17, will be rescheduled to a later date.

• The postponement was announced by Governor James Orengo on Wednesday, October 15, out of respect for Raila Odinga's passing.
• The conference was set to host Chief Guest President William Ruto and Special Guest Raila Odinga, aiming to inject millions into Siaya County's economy.
• Raila Odinga died on Wednesday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest in India, with Governor Orengo mourning him as a "revolutionary, a visionary, and a singular force."

The Kenyan government has postponed the NYOTA verification exercises scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, across all 290 constituencies following the sudden death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

• The postponement is in response to President William Ruto's Presidential Proclamation of national mourning, effective until Raila Odinga's interment.
• The NYOTA program, funded by the World Bank, aims to provide Ksh50,000 grants to 70 young people from each of 1,450 wards to address unemployment.
• A special delegation, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will travel to India for repatriation of Raila Odinga's body.

The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was seen in a casket at a morgue in New Delhi, India, as preparations for his repatriation to Nairobi within 24 hours are underway. An Indian official laid a wreath beside the casket, while a Kenyan government delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is en route to India.

• Raila Odinga passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest while in India for medical treatment.
• President Ruto ordered the lowering of flags for a 7-day mourning period and tasked Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with burial preparations.
• Live footage showed Odinga's body arriving accompanied by two Kenyans, including his security aide Maurice Ogeta.

The United States has joined Kenya and the international community in mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away at 80 in Kochi, India. US officials lauded him as a courageous democrat and a steadfast friend of the United States.

• President William Ruto declared a seven-day period of national mourning and announced a State Funeral with full honors.
• The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator Jim Risch praised Odinga's dedication to peace and freedom across Africa.
• The Government of India has offered to facilitate and cover the repatriation of Odinga's remains to Kenya.

President William Ruto has declared a seven-day period of national mourning across Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The declaration was made during a public address at State House on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

• President Ruto announced the mourning period during an address from State House.
• The declaration was made on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
• The mourning period will last for seven days.