How Raila Odinga's death adds another dark chapter to Nyanza's history
The death of ODM leader Raila Odinga adds another dark chapter to the history of the Nyanza region, following the deaths of other prominent leaders in less than a year...
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The Nyanza region faces another sorrowful chapter with the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga, whose body arrived at Nyayo Stadium for a state funeral on October 17, 2025. This loss follows a series of other prominent leaders from the region who have passed away in less than a year.
- Over five leaders from the Nyanza region have died within the past year.
- The deceased former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was a significant figure in Kenya's politics and public service.
- The state funeral service for Raila Odinga was held at Nyayo Stadium.
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State Funeral Held at Nyayo Stadium; Public Viewing Moved to Kasarani - October 2025
Following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at age 80, a State funeral was held at Nyayo Stadium. At the event, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused the government of sidelining the opposition by not formally recognizing them to speak. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was also conspicuously absent from the State function. Prior to the funeral, an anticipated public viewing of Odinga's body at Parliament was unexpectedly canceled. The viewing was subsequently relocated to the Kasarani Sports Complex, where thousands of mourners gathered to see his body.
