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October 16, 2025
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Govt Declares Friday a Public Holiday

Govt Declares Friday a Public Holiday

Raila is set to be buried on Sunday, October 19...

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The Kenyan government has declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in India at the age of 80.

  • The announcement was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and President William Ruto declared seven days of mourning.
  • Raila Odinga's wish was to be buried within 72 hours of his passing, leading to a State funeral at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, which will be attended by dignitaries from around the world.
  • His body is expected to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 9:30 AM, received by President William Ruto, with security tightened by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

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Raila Odinga to be Buried on Sunday, Oct 19; Friday, Oct 17 Declared a Public Holiday - October 2025

The Kenyan government declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. A State Funeral Service will be held on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The National Funeral Committee, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, confirmed the burial will take place on Sunday, October 19, in Siaya County, varying his wish for a burial within 72 hours. A full timetable was released for the State Funeral on Friday and subsequent events in Kisumu on Saturday. Raila Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, at age 80.

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