The body of Raila Odinga departed Nyayo Stadium for Lee Funeral Home on Friday evening after a public viewing, marking a change in funeral arrangements. The remains will be preserved there overnight before being flown to Kisumu on Saturday.

• The flag-draped casket was escorted by military outriders.
• The National Funeral Committee revised earlier plans for a night vigil at Odinga's Karen residence.
• Thousands of mourners attended the public viewing at Nyayo Stadium, which was extended to 5pm.
• The funeral events will continue with a flight to Kisumu on Saturday and burial in Bondo on Sunday.

The Kenyan government has extended the public viewing period for the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga due to overwhelming mourner turnout. This decision aims to accommodate all who wish to pay their last respects as the national mourning period continues.

• A State Funeral Service will be held on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium starting at 9:00 a.m., expected to last two hours.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, chair of the National State Funeral Committee, announced the extended viewing and appeal for calm.
• The initial body viewing was delayed by five hours due to large crowds, and foreign delegations, including heads of state, are confirmed to attend the service.

On Friday, October 17, 2025, Kenya began the second day of its four-day funeral program for Raila Odinga with a state funeral at Nyayo National Stadium. The day's events included Odinga's body lying in state at Parliament Buildings before being moved to the stadium for the main service.

• President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto led the viewing of Raila Odinga's body at Parliament Buildings.
• Large numbers of mourners gathered at Nyayo National Stadium, with the stadium nearly full by 7:19 am, awaiting the funeral service expected to begin around 9 am.
• Security was significantly heightened around Parliament Buildings and Nyayo Stadium, with Uhuru Highway completely sealed off to traffic.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be buried on Sunday, October 19, in a private ceremony near his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's mausoleum at the Kang’o ka Jaramogi homestead in Bondo.

• The burial site is just five meters from Jaramogi’s mausoleum.
• Raila's final wish to be buried next to his mother, Mary Juma Odinga, was altered, with his grave moved closer to his father's mausoleum.
• Several key Luo rituals, including Tero Buru, will be observed to honor Raila's status as a respected elder and statesman.

Thousands of mourners gathered at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi for the state funeral service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The event, marked by tight security and full military honors, brought together citizens, government officials, and international dignitaries to pay their respects.

• The State Funeral Service was scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on a Friday, with guests asked to be seated by 8:00 a.m.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the two-hour event would include a sermon, family eulogy, and messages from national and international leaders.
• After the service, a public viewing of Raila Odinga’s remains was scheduled to continue from around 12:00 noon to allow more mourners to pay their final respects.

Dignitaries gathered at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi for the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away last week in India. The event, marked by tight security and a ceremonial procession, precedes his burial on Sunday.

• President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived at 9:30 AM, received by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Charles Kahariri.
• Among early arrivals were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and Chief Justice Martha Koome.
• Former President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete, attended with Vice President Philip Mpango.

The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived at Nyayo National Stadium in a military convoy for his State Funeral, led by President William Ruto.

• The solemn procession departed Parliament Buildings shortly after 9 am, escorted by military police outriders and a full military band.
• The military carriage, draped in the Kenyan flag, was flanked by Kenya Defence Forces officers.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated the State Funeral would feature full military honours, a sermon by the Anglican Church of Kenya, and tributes from family and leaders.
• Security remained heightened around Nyayo Stadium following crowd control challenges at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday.
• After the service, the body will go to Lee Funeral Home, then Raila’s Karen residence for an overnight vigil before departing for Kisumu on Saturday.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a last-minute change to the funeral arrangements for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His body will now remain at Lee Funeral Home overnight instead of being taken to his Karen residence, as previously planned.

• The body of Raila Odinga will be returned to Lee Funeral Home after public viewing at Nyayo National Stadium.
• The change was announced by ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale due to unavoidable circumstances.
• The body will be airlifted to Kisumu on Saturday morning.