Eric Omondi Pays Emotional Visit To Mama Ida Odinga Following Raila’s Burial
Comedian Eric Omondi shared an emotional moment with Mama Ida Odinga, the widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, during a visit to her residence on Thursday, October 23, 2025. In a video posted on his Instagram, Omondi is seen warmly greeting Mama Ida outsid..
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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 residence on Thursday, October 23, 2025, following Raila's burial. He then proceeded to pay a silent tribute at Raila's grave in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County.
- Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with his trademark hat, Ogudu, and ceremonial whisk, Orengo, in observance of Luo cultural customs.
- The Kenyan military presented the national flag to Mama Ida during the final rites.
- Raila Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80, due to sudden cardiac failure.
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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.
