Court dismisses petition to stop Raila’s burial

Court Declines to Stop Raila's Quick Burial

Analysis: A Kenyan court has rejected a petition to halt the hasty burial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, which is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025. The petitioner argued that a quick burial violated Luo customs and traditions for a leader of his stature.

Key Luo Cultural Rituals Planned Ahead of Raila's Burial in Bondo

Analysis: Raila Odinga, Kenya’s veteran opposition leader, will be laid to rest in Bondo, Siaya County, with a combination of Anglican Church traditions and significant Luo cultural rituals. These traditional ceremonies honour his passage to the ancestral world and involve a series of steps to respect Luo customs.