Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was conspicuously absent from the State function held at Nyayo Stadium to honor the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, sparking varied reactions online.

• Gachagua's absence was noted by many, including President William Ruto and Kalonzo Musyoka, who were present to pay respects.
• Some social media users, like Samwel Wekesa, expressed surprise at Gachagua's no-show, while others like Babji suggested his absence avoided potential conflict.
• Gachagua has not issued an official statement regarding his absence from the event which saw political rivals temporarily unite.

The highly anticipated public viewing of Raila Odinga's body at Parliament was unexpectedly canceled, leading to a massive crowd of mourners gathered outside the premises. The viewing was subsequently relocated to the Kasarani Sports Complex.

• The event occurred on October 16th, 2025.
• The body belonged to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
• Mourners had gathered expecting to view the body at Parliament but were redirected to Kasarani Sports Complex.

Thousands of mourners gathered at Kasarani Stadium for the public viewing of Raila Odinga's body. Odinga, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80, having never achieved the presidency despite five attempts.

• Raila Odinga died on Wednesday at 80 years old.
• Public viewing of Raila Odinga's body held at Kasarani Stadium.
• He was considered the 'People's President' by his supporters, despite never holding the presidential office.

The Nyanza region faces another sorrowful chapter with the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga, whose body arrived at Nyayo Stadium for a state funeral on October 17, 2025. This loss follows a series of other prominent leaders from the region who have passed away in less than a year.

• Over five leaders from the Nyanza region have died within the past year.
• The deceased former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was a significant figure in Kenya's politics and public service.
• The state funeral service for Raila Odinga was held at Nyayo Stadium.

At the State funeral for ex-Premier Raila Amolo Odinga, opposition leaders, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, criticized the government for sidelining them. Musyoka expressed disappointment that the opposition was not formally recognized to speak at the event.

• Kalonzo Musyoka accused the government and the funeral planning committee of discrediting the opposition at Raila Odinga's State funeral.
• Musyoka highlighted that Raila Odinga would have wanted the official opposition to be recognized, reflecting their shared political struggles.
• Former President Uhuru Kenyatta echoed sentiments of Raila's lifelong commitment to justice, democracy, and human rights.