Raila Odinga's Body Returned to Bondo Following His Passing in India - October 2025

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away in India on Wednesday and returned to his birthplace, Bondo, on Saturday. His passing profoundly affected the region, with businesses in Kisumu shutting down as residents watched his state funeral. Roots Party Leader Prof. George Wajackoyah mourned Raila Odinga, expressing a deep personal connection and revealing he was a food taster for Raila's father. Odinga's recent wishes regarding burial arrangements align with traditional Luo cultural practices for interring elders. The Luo community places significant importance on burial rites, guided by a strong belief in life after death.