The Siaya County Government has suspended all official functions following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing it as a moment of profound loss and national grief. This includes the postponement of the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025), which Mr. Odinga was expected to attend.

• Raila Odinga, aged 80, died on Wednesday in Kochi, India, while receiving treatment for an undisclosed condition.
• President William Ruto declared seven days of national mourning, with the national flag to be flown at half-mast.
• Governor James Orengo hailed Raila Odinga as a statesman, a revolutionary, and a driving force behind the 2010 Constitution.