Eric Omondi visits Mama Ida Odinga and Raila’s grave to pay respect
Comedian Eric Omondi was overcome with emotion during a heartfelt visit to Mama Ida Odinga, the widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, at her Nairobi residence on Thursday, October 23, 2025. In a touching video shared on Instagram, Eric is seen warmly embrac..
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Comedian Eric Omondi paid an emotional visit to Mama Ida Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, at her Nairobi residence on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Following their meeting, Omondi traveled to Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay respects at Raila’s grave.
- Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his ancestral home.
- The former Prime Minister passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80, in Kerala, India.
- Raila was interred with traditional Luo items: his trademark hat, Ogudu, and a ceremonial whisk, Orengo.
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Raila Junior Installed as Odinga Family Head; Eric Omondi Pays Respects - October 2025
Following the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, his son Raila Junior was formally installed as the new head of the Odinga family in a traditional Luo ceremony. This ritual signifies a generational transition within the political dynasty. Separately, comedian Eric Omondi paid an emotional visit to the widow, Mama Ida Odinga, at her residence on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Omondi then traveled to Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay a silent tribute at Raila’s grave. In another development, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNHCR) warned of legal action against individuals who mocked Raila Odinga Jr.'s appearance on social media. The commission specifically cited trolling on TikTok that targeted his facial paralysis.
