Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Laid to Rest in Bondo on October 19, 2025 - October 2025

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his ancestral home, Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo. A solemn farewell ceremony was held for the celebrated hero, where military officers performed the final honors. The death of Raila Odinga has significantly altered Kenya's political landscape, with implications for his ODM party, the ruling UDA party, and the government. Following the passing of its patriarch, tensions are now emerging within the 20-year-old ODM party despite calls for unity. Speeches at the funeral service revealed concerns about the party's future without his leadership.