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October 18, 2025
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Raila’s body arrives at his Opodo farm ahead of tomorrow’s burial

Raila’s body arrives at his Opodo farm ahead of tomorrow’s burial

KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 18 - The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at his Opoda farm in Bondo for an overnight stay after public viewing - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at his Opoda farm in Bondo for an overnight stay after public viewing in Kisumu, ahead of tomorrow’s burial.

  • The public viewing at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium concluded at 3 p.m.
  • Ida Odinga, his wife, urged for peace, stating, "Let us honour his legacy with peace, not just in these days of mourning, but in how we move forward as a country."
  • Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya led a delegation that presented herds of cattle to the Odinga family.

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Raila Odinga's Body Arrives in Kisumu and Bondo for Public Viewing and Burial - October 2025

The body of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga arrived in Kisumu on Saturday, October 18, for public viewing, drawing thousands of mourners. The viewing, held at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Stadium, was extended beyond 3 PM due to the large turnout. Following the viewing in Kisumu, the body was transported by a helicopter draped in the Kenyan flag to his Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County. It arrived at the farm for an overnight stay and vigil ahead of the burial scheduled for the following day.

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