Mourners Storm Raila’s Grave
The incident happened moments after dignitaries left the former prime minister's gravesite...
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Moments after dignitaries, including President William Ruto, departed, hundreds of mourners stormed the private gravesite of former prime minister Raila Odinga at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County. This intrusion defied the family's repeated requests for a private ceremony.
- Mourners breached security, destroying wreaths and decorations, while chanting and dancing, with some climbing onto the mausoleum roof.
- The crowd, described as "excited mourners," overwhelmed security personnel, bringing seven bulls, spears, shields, and green leaves, symbolizing a ritual to "chase away demons."
- The incident echoed a similar event on October 16, when thousands stormed JKIA upon Raila's body arrival, forcing a change in viewing location.
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Security Incidents and Disturbances Occur During Mourning Events - October 2025
Several incidents were reported during the period of mourning for Raila Odinga. The family of Jidah Burka, a 42-year-old man, is seeking answers after he was shot dead at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, during the public viewing of Odinga's body. At the Kenya-Tanzania border, a crowd stormed immigration offices demanding the release of Tanzanian opposition leader John Heche, who was reportedly detained while en route to the burial. Following the funeral service in Bondo, hundreds of mourners also stormed the private gravesite at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi after dignitaries had departed, defying the family's requests for a private ceremony.
