Details of Raila Odinga’s Burial Ceremony Revealed
Raila will be buried on Sunday, October 19, 2025...
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be buried on Sunday, October 19, in a private ceremony near his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's mausoleum at the Kang’o ka Jaramogi homestead in Bondo.
- The burial site is just five meters from Jaramogi’s mausoleum.
- Raila's final wish to be buried next to his mother, Mary Juma Odinga, was altered, with his grave moved closer to his father's mausoleum.
- Several key Luo rituals, including Tero Buru, will be observed to honor Raila's status as a respected elder and statesman.
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Funeral Arrangements and Schedule for Raila Odinga - October 2025
Funeral arrangements for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga were changed at the last minute, with his body to remain at Lee Funeral Home overnight instead of being taken to his Karen residence. The body had earlier arrived at Nyayo National Stadium in a military convoy for the State Funeral, attended by thousands of mourners and dignitaries. Due to the overwhelming turnout, the government extended the public viewing period. Following services in Nairobi, the body will be flown to Kisumu on Saturday. His burial is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, in a private ceremony at the Kang’o ka Jaramogi homestead in Bondo.
