LIVE: Leaders arrive at Nyayo Stadium for Raila’s State Funeral
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, arrived at the venue at 9.30am and was received by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Charles Kahariri. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Dignitaries gathered at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi for the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away last week in India. The event, marked by tight security and a ceremonial procession, precedes his burial on Sunday.
- President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived at 9:30 AM, received by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Charles Kahariri.
- Among early arrivals were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and Chief Justice Martha Koome.
- Former President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete, attended with Vice President Philip Mpango.
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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.
