In the wake of Raila Odinga's passing, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed vowed to uphold his legacy and strongly rejected the "political orphan" label. Speaking at Odinga's interment service in Bondo, Siaya County, Junet emphasized the importance of ODM's continued strength and independence.

• Junet Mohamed met the late Raila Odinga in 2001 when he was just 24 years old, describing him as a father figure.
• ODM is determined to form the government or be part of a government-forming coalition in 2027, explicitly rejecting alliances that undermined Raila.
• Oburu Oginga has been appointed as acting leader of ODM amidst ongoing succession debates within the party.

Winnie Odinga, a Member of Parliament for the East African Legislative Assembly, has hinted at her readiness to serve under President William Ruto's administration, stating, "I'm ready to come back home." This occurred during her tribute to her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, at his final state funeral ceremony in Bondo on October 19, 2025.

• Winnie Odinga thanked the government for its support in organizing her father's burial.
• Raila Odinga's eldest daughter, Rosemary Odinga, remembered him as a good listener and devoted parent.
• Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga called for unity within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
• Raila Odinga died on Wednesday, October 15, of a suspected heart attack while receiving treatment in India.

Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (Treasury), Ali Hassan Joho (Mining), and Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) have pledged unwavering loyalty to the late Raila Odinga and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. They reaffirmed their commitment to Odinga's legacy, particularly after being nominated by him to serve in the Cabinet following the formation of a broad-based government with President William Ruto.

• John Mbadi expressed gratitude that he had not betrayed Raila Odinga, despite what he described as betrayals from others.
• Ali Hassan Joho credited Raila Odinga with mentoring him throughout his political career, from an MP to a Governor, and now a Cabinet Secretary.
• Opiyo Wandayi recalled Raila Odinga's instruction to serve the country diligently in his role as Energy CS.

During the funeral service for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi delivered an emotional tribute, highlighting Odinga's profound impact on Kenyans through his courage and pursuit of justice.

• Mudavadi stated that Raila Odinga won the admiration of Kenyans through his ideals, charisma, and unwavering belief in Kenya.
• He praised Odinga's steadfastness and unbreakable spirit throughout his political journey.
• Mudavadi humorously recalled their past political coalition, NASA, noting Raila Odinga had "captured" them all.

President William Ruto has vowed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will be a central part of Kenya's future governments, either forming or joining the next administration. Speaking at the funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Ruto pledged to protect ODM from internal divisions, honoring Odinga's legacy.

• Ruto emphasized that he would not allow "selfish individuals" to destroy ODM, a party founded by Raila Odinga.
• The President announced his government would continue to collaborate with ODM to strengthen governance and national unity.
• Ruto revealed that appointing John Mbadi as the first Cabinet Secretary for Finance from Luo Nyanza was a deliberate effort to honor Odinga’s legacy.
• He described Raila Odinga as a "political engineer" and his "teacher," noting their 1997 meeting when Ruto was elected Eldoret North MP.

At Raila Odinga's funeral service on October 19, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo urged Kenyans to safeguard the democratic freedoms the late opposition leader championed. He warned that forgetting these ideals would risk losing Odinga's legacy, emphasizing that Raila was a lifelong fighter for justice and democracy.

• Governor Orengo cautioned political leaders against dishonoring Odinga's struggle for multiparty democracy, stating "Without Raila Amolo Odinga, many of you would not be leading those parties you lead today."
• He recalled Odinga's defiant swearing-in as the people's president after the disputed 2017 presidential election as an act of immense courage.
• Orengo thanked President William Ruto for granting Odinga a full state funeral, an honor previously denied to Odinga's father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
• The governor expressed optimism that the cooperation between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) would strengthen Odinga's legacy of unity.