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HomeDaily NewsThursday, October 16, 2025Raila Odinga to be Buried on Sunday, Oct 19; Friday, Oct 17 Declared a Public Holiday - October 2025
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Raila Odinga to be Buried on Sunday, Oct 19; Friday, Oct 17 Declared a Public Holiday - October 2025

The Kenyan government declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. A State Funeral Service will be held on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The National Funeral Committee, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, confirmed the burial will take place on Sunday, October 19, in Siaya County, varying his wish for a burial within 72 hours. A full timetable was released for the State Funeral on Friday and subsequent events in Kisumu on Saturday. Raila Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, at age 80.

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Thursday 12:21 PMKenyans

Raila’s State Funeral: Full Timetable for Friday and Saturday

Raila’s State Funeral: Full Timetable for Friday and Saturday

The full timetable has been released for Raila Odinga's State Funeral in Nairobi on Friday, October 17, and subsequent events in Kisumu on Saturday, October 18. Raila passed away on Wednesday, October 15, at age 80 from cardiac arrest in India.

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The full timetable has been released for Raila Odinga's State Funeral in Nairobi on Friday, October 17, and subsequent events in Kisumu on Saturday, October 18. Raila passed away on Wednesday, October 15, at age 80 from cardiac arrest in India.

  • The State Funeral service will be held at Nyayo National Stadium from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday.
  • The funeral procession will move to Kisumu on Saturday for public viewing at Mamboleo Showgrounds - Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, followed by an overnight stay in Bondo.
  • The burial will take place on Sunday, October 19, in Kango Ka Jaramogi, as per Anglican Church of Kenya traditions.
Wednesday 8:40 PMKenyansFirst

Raila Odinga to Be Buried on Sunday

Raila Odinga to Be Buried on Sunday

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.

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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.
Wednesday 8:52 PMCapital News

Kindiki committee slots Raila burial on Sunday after consensus to vary 72-hour wish

Kindiki committee slots Raila burial on Sunday after consensus to vary 72-hour wish

The National Funeral Committee, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, has agreed to bury former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Sunday, varying his wish for burial within 72 hours of his death.

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The National Funeral Committee, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, has agreed to bury former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Sunday, varying his wish for burial within 72 hours of his death.

  • Raila Odinga's remains are expected to arrive in Nairobi on Thursday at 8:30 am, to be received by President William Ruto and family.
  • Public viewing will take place at Parliament Buildings on Thursday from 12 noon to 5 pm, followed by a state funeral service at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday.
  • The body will be transported to Kisumu on Saturday morning for public viewing at Moi Stadium, before being moved to Bondo for an overnight vigil.
  • The burial will be conducted on Sunday morning at his Bondo home in Siaya County by the Anglican Church.
Wednesday 9:25 PMCapital News

Funeral Service for Raila Odinga to Be Held Friday at Nyayo Stadium

Funeral Service for Raila Odinga to Be Held Friday at Nyayo Stadium

A State Funeral Service for Raila Odinga has been announced for Friday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. His body will arrive on Thursday for public viewing before burial on Sunday in Siaya County.

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A State Funeral Service for Raila Odinga has been announced for Friday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. His body will arrive on Thursday for public viewing before burial on Sunday in Siaya County.

  • The State Funeral Service is scheduled for Friday at 8:00am at Nyayo National Stadium.
  • Raila Odinga's body will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 8:30am on Thursday, to be received by President William Ruto.
  • Burial is set for Sunday at Opoda Farm, Siaya County, aligning with Odinga's wish to be buried within 72 hours.
Thursday 7:09 AMKenyans

Govt Declares Friday a Public Holiday

Govt Declares Friday a Public Holiday

The Kenyan government has declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in India at the age of 80.

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The Kenyan government has declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in India at the age of 80.

  • The announcement was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and President William Ruto declared seven days of mourning.
  • Raila Odinga's wish was to be buried within 72 hours of his passing, leading to a State funeral at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, which will be attended by dignitaries from around the world.
  • His body is expected to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 9:30 AM, received by President William Ruto, with security tightened by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
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