Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister and People's President, was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his ancestral home, Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo.

• The funeral ceremony took place under a scorching Bondo sky, concluding a day of exaltation and political activity.
• Raila Odinga was delivered to his ancestors at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s homestead.
• The article emphasizes that Raila Odinga was considered "as much the people's as he was theirs."

The nation bid farewell to a celebrated hero, Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister, in a solemn ceremony held in Bondo on October 19, 2025. Military officers performed the final honors for the leader, whose contributions to the country are expected to be felt for years.

• The ceremony marked the final honors given by Military officers for the late former Prime Minister.
• The event took place in Bondo on October 19, 2025.
• Raila Odinga was remembered as a "shujaa" and a "legend" who inspired younger generations and endured physical pain and detention for reforms.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Bondo, at his ancestral home, Kang’o ka Jaramogi.

• The burial took place in Bondo on October 19, 2025.
• The deceased is former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
• The ceremony occurred at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s homestead, Kang’o ka Jaramogi.

Tensions are emerging within the ODM party following the passing of its patriarch, Raila Odinga, despite calls for unity. Speeches at Raila Odinga's funeral service revealed concerns about the 20-year-old party's future without his leadership.

• The event was the funeral service for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo.
• The ODM Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, addressed mourners during the service held on October 19, 2025.
• The passing of Raila Odinga, the long-standing leader, raises questions about the future stability and cohesion of the ODM party.

The death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 19, 2025, has significantly altered Kenya's political landscape, with profound implications for his ODM party, the ruling UDA party, and the government.

• Raila Odinga's passing is expected to send shockwaves through the country's political system.
• He was a unifying force within the ODM party and provided stability for President William Ruto's administration, especially after Gen Z protests.
• The political changes following Baba's exit are anticipated to redraw alliances and dynamics across the political spectrum.