Nation Reacts to the Death of Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025 - December 2025

The nation was shaken by the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on October 15, 2025. The year 2025 was marked by significant political events, including nationwide Gen Z-led anti-government protests. Odinga's death coincided with a period of intense political competition. This was highlighted by a series of fiercely contested and contentious by-elections held in November 2025. These by-elections were viewed as signaling a political power struggle in the country following the former prime minister's passing.