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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 15, 2025
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President Ruto announces 7-day mourning, state funeral for ‘democracy giant’ Raila Odinga
President Ruto announces 7-day mourning, state funeral for ‘democracy giant’ Raila Odinga..
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President William Ruto has announced a seven-day national mourning period and a state funeral for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in India. Flags will be flown at half-mast to honor the "giant of democracy."
- A committee led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga will organize the burial of Raila Odinga.
- The Indian government will facilitate the repatriation of Odinga's remains, with a delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi traveling to India.
- The 80-year-old Odinga died after collapsing in Kochi, India, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
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