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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 19, 2025
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Heavy security presence marks Raila Odinga’s historic State Funeral
By dawn, the expansive grounds were already teeming with mourners—some of whom had spent the night there to secure a vantage point for the day’s proceedings...
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Thousands of mourners gathered at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology grounds in Bondo, Kenya, for the historic state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The elaborate ceremony, the first of its kind in the Nyanza region since independence, culminated in his burial at Kang’o ka Jaramogi.
- Over thousands of mourners, many in ODM party colors, attended the emotional farewell.
- The funeral was attended by prominent figures including President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- A heavy security presence, involving the National Police Service and Kenya Defence Forces, maintained order throughout the proceedings.
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