Why Gachagua is yet to visit Raila's gravesite
Gachagua did not attend Raila’s State burial ceremony held at Nyayo stadium and neither did he attend his burial ceremony in Bondo...
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While many prominent politicians have visited the grave of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga in Bondo, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is notably absent from the list. The most recent visit was by Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who paid his respects with allies at Kango Ka Jaramogi.
- Rigathi Gachagua is the only top politician, among those mentioned, who has not yet visited Raila Odinga's gravesite.
- Other notable visitors include Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, People’s Liberation Party's Martha Karua, and Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
- The grave is located at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County.
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Kalonzo Musyoka Pays Tribute at Raila Odinga's Grave as Gachagua Skips Visit - November 2025
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka paid a moving tribute at the grave of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga at Kang'o Kajaramogi. The visit was seen by many as a symbol of national unity. In contrast, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua missed a planned visit to Opoda on Thursday and is noted as being absent from the list of prominent politicians who have visited the gravesite in Bondo. In a separate but related event, Dr. Oburu Oginga, acting party leader for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), spoke at a memorial service for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Migori County. During the service, Oburu called for party members to strengthen ODM through unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
