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20 Oct 2025 - For 52 years, she knew no other confidant, soulmate, adviser or husband except Raila

20 Oct 2025 - The visitors made a significant financial killing over the three nights

20 Oct 2025 - The roll call of condolences was a testament to Raila's reach

20 Oct 2025 - Two rival camps traded barbs openly before President William Ruto

20 Oct 2025 - From Diamond to Jose Chameleon, he was widely celebrated

19 Oct 2025 - “What I will not allow, for the respect of Raila Odinga, and I will do my best, may God help me, is to let those who want to take ODM to go and…

19 Oct 2025 - CS Salim Mvurya received Faye at the JKIA on Sunday afternoon

19 Oct 2025 - Military honours are a central feature of state funerals.

19 Oct 2025 - The Hansard compilation covers Raila’s extensive parliamentary career, from his early days as an MP to his role as a Prime Minister.

19 Oct 2025 - Military honors are steeped in history and tradition, serving as profound expressions of respect, remembrance, and the solemnity of service.

19 Oct 2025 - The former Prime Minister, who was accorded a state funeral with military honours, was sent off with a 17-gun salute.

19 Oct 2025 - Ruto said Raila never pushed him to give his supporters state appointment.

19 Oct 2025 - The phrase “Jowi” is deeply rooted in Luo language and tradition. It refers to a buffalo, an animal that symbolizes strength, courage, and…

19 Oct 2025 - Presentation of the flag symbolised deep gratitude for Raila’s sacrifice for Kenya

19 Oct 2025 - In protests and rallies, Raila often shouted “Haki Yetu!” — a demand for fairness that stirred thousands into action.

19 Oct 2025 - Ruto called the contest ‘just a student and his teacher’ and said he would have seen it as a personal victory either way.

19 Oct 2025 - Kenya fails to shake off Uganda’s challenge as the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 show concludes

19 Oct 2025 - Some of the mourners wore clothes in the colours of the Kenyan flag and T-shirts printed with his popular slogans.

19 Oct 2025 - Toroitich stuns Getachew, Cheptegei to claim Amsterdam crown in course record time

19 Oct 2025 - Ahead of the President’s scheduled visit, ongoing housing projects in Kitui, Wote, and Mwingi Kwa Ngendu are set for inspection.

19 Oct 2025 - "Raila showed us before he died that he wanted us to be in government," Mbadi stated.

19 Oct 2025 - His political unpredictability and masterful strategy earned him the title Agwambo, the "mysterious one."

19 Oct 2025 - The crowd began pushing forward after the final prayer and committal rites were completed.

19 Oct 2025 - Raila was buried at Kang'o ka Jaramogi family home in Bondo, Siaya, in accordance with his wishes.

19 Oct 2025 - Uhuru noted that even in his final years, Raila remained a voice of reason and reconciliation.

19 Oct 2025 - At exactly 16:53, the KDF artillery unit fired 17 rounds into the air.

19 Oct 2025 - The President said it was one of the most difficult experiences of his life

19 Oct 2025 - “That day changed the course of Kenya’s politics. Ruto made space for the opposition in government. It was a pleasant day not just for Raila and Ruto…

19 Oct 2025 - “ODM must be strong as we go to 2027 because that is the way we are going to have a strong government," Ruto said.

19 Oct 2025 - “Inherit his friends, but his enemies, let him deal with them the way he made them," Ida said.

19 Oct 2025 - Beyond the burial grounds, The Star distributed thousands of copies to traders, motorists, and the public in towns.

19 Oct 2025 - President Ruto said he frequently consulted with the opposition leader and had personally followed up on his medical condition.

19 Oct 2025 - The Head of State said Raila’s passing leaves a void not only in Kenyan politics but also in the country’s collective national spirit.

19 Oct 2025 - "The party is going nowhere. The party will not break. The values and principles of the party were placed in my heart by Raila," Joho said.

19 Oct 2025 - "Sisi viongozi sasa tunyamaze kidogo tusikize nyinyi mnasema nini."

19 Oct 2025 - Joho pledged to defend Raila’s political legacy and the ODM party, warning that those seeking to divide the movement would face resistance.

19 Oct 2025 - “We only differed on soccer — Baba supported Arsenal, I support Manchester United," Mbadi said.

19 Oct 2025 - “When I first met Raila some 54 years ago, I didn’t see his political side; I didn’t see it coming either."

19 Oct 2025 - “I appeal to the President to fulfill the ten-point broad-based agenda in honour of Raila," Orengo said

19 Oct 2025 - "I want to assure you Mr President... we shall remain united to go the way Baba wanted," Olekina said

19 Oct 2025 - Captain Webster Otugha serenaded passengers with Jamaica Farewell, a 1956 classic by Harry Belafonte.

19 Oct 2025 - Sifuna maintained that Raila's last stand was that ODM prepares to field a candidate in 2027.

19 Oct 2025 - “Raila left us in a broad-based government, and that is where we should remain."

19 Oct 2025 - Millie recounted Raila saying he was surprised people had 'already killed and buried' him in Kenya.

19 Oct 2025 - ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga described Odinga as a patriot who always put Kenya before himself.

19 Oct 2025 - The move, she said, is key to honouring her late husband’s vision for a better nation

19 Oct 2025 - Oburu said President Ruto held discussions with Raila and himself before arranging for his airlift to India

19 Oct 2025 - Security remains tight in Bondo as thousands of mourners, dignitaries, and international guests gather to bid farewell

19 Oct 2025 - “I never imagined that this would fall on me; to lead the family and the world in burying Raila."

19 Oct 2025 - Senator Oburu said Raila sustained the mark on his forehead while they were playing