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October 16, 2025
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Raila’s State Funeral: Full Timetable for Friday and Saturday

Raila’s State Funeral: Full Timetable for Friday and Saturday

Raila died on Wednesday, October 15, while undergoing treatment in India...

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The full timetable has been released for Raila Odinga's State Funeral in Nairobi on Friday, October 17, and subsequent events in Kisumu on Saturday, October 18. Raila passed away on Wednesday, October 15, at age 80 from cardiac arrest in India.

  • The State Funeral service will be held at Nyayo National Stadium from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday.
  • The funeral procession will move to Kisumu on Saturday for public viewing at Mamboleo Showgrounds - Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, followed by an overnight stay in Bondo.
  • The burial will take place on Sunday, October 19, in Kango Ka Jaramogi, as per Anglican Church of Kenya traditions.

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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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