Gachagua No-Show at Raila’s State Funeral

The state funeral has coincided with the first anniversary of Gachagua's impeachment as Deputy President on October 17, 2024...

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The absence of Rigathi Gachagua from the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday, October 17, 2025, has sparked questions among Kenyans, especially given the presence of other opposition leaders.

Gachagua's non-attendance was not formally explained by his camp prior to the event.
The funeral occurred on the first anniversary of Gachagua's impeachment as Deputy President on October 17, 2024.
The relationship between Gachagua and Raila was marked by intense criticism during the 2022 General Election and subsequent mass protests.

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