Body of Raila to remain at Lee funeral home overnight
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 17 - The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a change in the funeral program for the late former Prime Minister Raila - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a last-minute change to the funeral arrangements for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His body will now remain at Lee Funeral Home overnight instead of being taken to his Karen residence, as previously planned.
- The body of Raila Odinga will be returned to Lee Funeral Home after public viewing at Nyayo National Stadium.
- The change was announced by ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale due to unavoidable circumstances.
- The body will be airlifted to Kisumu on Saturday morning.
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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.
