Siaya International Conference Postponed Following Raila’s Death
The four-day conference was to be attended by Raila Odinga...
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The Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO) has been postponed by Siaya Governor James Orengo following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The conference, originally scheduled from October 14 to October 17, will be rescheduled to a later date.
- The postponement was announced by Governor James Orengo on Wednesday, October 15, out of respect for Raila Odinga's passing.
- The conference was set to host Chief Guest President William Ruto and Special Guest Raila Odinga, aiming to inject millions into Siaya County's economy.
- Raila Odinga died on Wednesday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest in India, with Governor Orengo mourning him as a "revolutionary, a visionary, and a singular force."
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Raila Odinga Dies at 80 in India; Kenya Declares 7-Day Mourning Period - October 2025
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away at the age of 80 in Kochi, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a morning walk. President William Ruto declared a seven-day period of national mourning and convened an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council. Tributes came from international figures, including US officials and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hailed Odinga as a “cherished friend of India.” Former President Uhuru Kenyatta also mourned his passing. In response to the death, the government postponed the NYOTA verification exercises and the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference. Odinga's body is at a morgue in India awaiting repatriation, and his burial is scheduled for Sunday, October 19.
