Winnie Odinga hints at readiness to 'return home' as family pays tribute
EALA MP Winnie Odinga tells President Ruto she is ready to ‘come back home’ and serve her people; she was nominated to the regional assembly by ODM...
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Winnie Odinga, a Member of Parliament for the East African Legislative Assembly, has hinted at her readiness to serve under President William Ruto's administration, stating, "I'm ready to come back home." This occurred during her tribute to her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, at his final state funeral ceremony in Bondo on October 19, 2025.
- Winnie Odinga thanked the government for its support in organizing her father's burial.
- Raila Odinga's eldest daughter, Rosemary Odinga, remembered him as a good listener and devoted parent.
- Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga called for unity within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
- Raila Odinga died on Wednesday, October 15, of a suspected heart attack while receiving treatment in India.
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Political Leaders Make Pledges and Tributes at Raila Odinga's Funeral - October 2025
At the funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 19, 2025, several political leaders made statements regarding his legacy and the future of the ODM party. Siaya Governor James Orengo urged Kenyans to safeguard the democratic freedoms Odinga championed. President William Ruto vowed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will be part of future governments and pledged to protect the party from internal divisions. Suna East MP Junet Mohamed rejected the "political orphan" label and emphasized ODM's continued strength. Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi, Ali Hassan Joho, and Opiyo Wandayi reaffirmed their loyalty to Odinga's legacy and the ODM party. In her tribute, Winnie Odinga hinted at her readiness to serve under President Ruto's administration, while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi delivered an emotional tribute.
