A Kenyan court has rejected a petition to halt the hasty burial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, which is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025. The petitioner argued that a quick burial violated Luo customs and traditions for a leader of his stature.

• Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the petitioner failed to demonstrate the burial process contradicted Odinga's wishes.
• The court expressed dissatisfaction with the urgency of the matter, stating "I am not satisfied on the urgency of this matter."
• Odinga is to be buried 72 hours after his passing, reportedly according to his wishes.
• The petitioner claimed a rushed burial would violate Article 44 of the Constitution, which protects cultural rights, and disrupt the cultural mourning process.