Live Updates: Raila Odinga's State Funeral
Live updates as country holds State Funeral for Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium on the second day of the four-day funeral programme...
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On Friday, October 17, 2025, Kenya began the second day of its four-day funeral program for Raila Odinga with a state funeral at Nyayo National Stadium. The day's events included Odinga's body lying in state at Parliament Buildings before being moved to the stadium for the main service.
- President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto led the viewing of Raila Odinga's body at Parliament Buildings.
- Large numbers of mourners gathered at Nyayo National Stadium, with the stadium nearly full by 7:19 am, awaiting the funeral service expected to begin around 9 am.
- Security was significantly heightened around Parliament Buildings and Nyayo Stadium, with Uhuru Highway completely sealed off to traffic.
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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.
