Goodbye Baba: Curtain finally comes down on a national hero
On Sunday, as curtains came down on Raila Odinga's physical existence in the world, many hoped it had not closed the window of opportunity in the push for national unity. ..
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The nation bid farewell to a celebrated hero, Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister, in a solemn ceremony held in Bondo on October 19, 2025. Military officers performed the final honors for the leader, whose contributions to the country are expected to be felt for years.
- The ceremony marked the final honors given by Military officers for the late former Prime Minister.
- The event took place in Bondo on October 19, 2025.
- Raila Odinga was remembered as a "shujaa" and a "legend" who inspired younger generations and endured physical pain and detention for reforms.
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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Laid to Rest in Bondo on October 19, 2025 - October 2025
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his ancestral home, Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo. A solemn farewell ceremony was held for the celebrated hero, where military officers performed the final honors. The death of Raila Odinga has significantly altered Kenya's political landscape, with implications for his ODM party, the ruling UDA party, and the government. Following the passing of its patriarch, tensions are now emerging within the 20-year-old ODM party despite calls for unity. Speeches at the funeral service revealed concerns about the party's future without his leadership.
