- Senator Oburu said Raila sustained the mark on his forehead while they were playing
- Security remains tight in Bondo as thousands of mourners, dignitaries, and international guests gather to bid farewell
- “Some of you who want to take the party don’t even know how we got it."
- Ruto, who was seated next to Mama Ida, exchanged glances before bending slightly and smiling in response
- Jaramogi Orango admitted he was nervous to speak before the large crowd gathered to honour Raila
- "Baba, you left us with your vitendawilis. We will miss them."
- “You have suffered for this country, and many could not see it. You have done your part.”
- Raila, she said, was the one who gave her the Ghanaian husband amid laughter from the mourners
- "We are no longer mourning Jakom, but we are celebrating his life today as we give him final send off," Raila Jr said
- “Mama Ida, wait upon the Lord. President Ruto, wait upon the Lord."
- Raila will be laid to rest at his Opoda Farm.
- Ruto and Uhuru have paid their last respect to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
- Thousands of mourners broke down as the military convoy carrying the casket entered the venue.
- Raila Odinga will be accorded a State funeral.
- China's investments in Africa which are often through public-private partnerships, transfer technology and skills, empowering local workforces
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and his Senate counterpart, Amason Kingi, are present.
- This marks an emotional moment for thousands of mourners from across the country.
- The personnel have been on the ground since June 2024
- This followed an analysis that revealed those already on the ground would be overwhelmed by the mourners.
- Gender equality is not a luxury for prosperous countries; it is the pathway to prosperity itself
- Thousands of mourners have gathered from across the country
- The interment service will be led by Rt. Prof. David Kodia, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Bondo
- Raila is expected to be laid to rest today at his Opoda Farm in Bondo.
- Procession from Opoda's Farm begins
- Some of the brakes on the bus and its trailer were also found not functioning properly.
- The family members, church leaders, and top military personnel are ready for the procession
- Obinna urged the police and DCI to bolster security and investigate the allegations
- Service venue Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University is parked to capacity
- Military officers from the three formations—are all set for the procession
- Government Spokesman Mwaura said the national celebration would go on in full honour of Kenya’s heroes, heroines
- Sunday, October 19, 2025
- The 2027 race has been reset. The game board has changed, and the king’s most valuable piece has fallen
- Raila believed justice, equity and national cohesion were too noble to be entrusted to leaders
- The former Prime Minister was a giant who made huge sacrifices for the common good
- After the 2022 election, I saw another side of him. The human side. We would at times gym together
- Raila bridged opposition and government, dissent and duty
- Raila will be laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, at his Opoda farm in Bondo, Siaya County.
- Emotional scenes marked the start of the public viewing in his home region
- “By choosing silence, Gachagua ensured the spotlight stayed where it truly belonged."
- The bulls were received by Mama Ida Odinga, Raila’s elder brother Oburu Odinga, and other family members
- The former Prime Minister will be buried on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
- There was a heavy security presence as the body was received by Mama Ida and family members
- From Nairobi to Bondo, the outpouring of emotion captured the magnitude of a life lived for country, freedom and justice
- Eugene Wamalwa praised the unity shown by Western leaders during the visit
- A private burial will take place on Sunday at his Opodo farm in Bondo, about 60km (40 miles) west of Kisumu.
- Through melody and lyric, Raila Odinga found both solace and strength
- Texas and Virginia governors have placed National Guard troops on standby amid nationwide protests against Trump.
- The Governor arrived at Raila’s home carrying a traditional bow and an arrow chanting in Luyha.
- The mourners, most of them from Nyali Sub-County, travelled in two buses
- Police officers were seen struggling to control the swelling crowd, urging mourners to remain calm and maintain order.
