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17 Oct 2025 - The procession began shortly after 9:20am, with military pallbearers carrying the flag-draped casket out of Parliament

17 Oct 2025 - Some officials fought to hold back tears, while others wept openly

17 Oct 2025 - Dressed in a dark blue suit and wearing sunglasses, Ogeta appeared visibly shaken as he entered the hall

17 Oct 2025 - The property is registered in the name of Kipkai Enterprises Limited

17 Oct 2025 - "Baba, you may have departed but we will work hard to honour what you stood for,” President Ruto wrote.

17 Oct 2025 - The heartfelt video posted on Raila Junior’s social media timeline offers an intimate glimpse into the life of the man many fondly called Agwambo.

17 Oct 2025 - Despite the chilly weather, mourners braved the morning cold, streaming into the stadium for the State Funeral

17 Oct 2025 - By early morning, mourners had filled Nyayo stadium’s terraces, waving flags and holding out Raila’s portraits

17 Oct 2025 - Raila’s body was earlier taken to Parliament, where Members of Parliament and selected dignitaries viewed it.

17 Oct 2025 - The body of former PM Raila Odinga is lying in State at Parliament.

17 Oct 2025 - The State Funeral is scheduled to begin 9am at Nyayo Stadium.

17 Oct 2025 - By early morning, mourners had filled Nyayo stadium’s terraces, waving flags and holding out Raila’s portraits

17 Oct 2025 - Raila's quotes became rallying cries across generations, echoing in Parliament, protests, and presidential campaigns alike.

17 Oct 2025 - The statement noted that Raila possessed a rare ability to understand Kenya’s complex political and social fabric.

17 Oct 2025 - At Parliament, officers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the National Police Service formed a tight security ring around the building as…

17 Oct 2025 - Friday, October 17

17 Oct 2025 - Amid tears and visible emotion, senators described Raila as an astute leader.

17 Oct 2025 - Raila says the International Republican Institute (IRI) facilitated his travels across the country to train nascent democracies on parliamentary…

17 Oct 2025 - The directive is said to be so strict that failure to comply results in punitive measures.

17 Oct 2025 - The unflinching courage the ODM boss later displayed in his politics was honed in the years of detention.

17 Oct 2025 - Mourners scaled walls, boda boda riders roared past barriers, and flags waved .

17 Oct 2025 - National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula set the tone, describing Raila as a man who begrudged nobody and “stood head and shoulder above the clouds…

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16 Oct 2025 - The security officers were forced to disperse the mourners by firing tear gas

16 Oct 2025 - “May the God of all comfort surround them with His unfailing love and give them peace."

16 Oct 2025 - Rest well, the People’s President. The father of a nation. The oratory master

16 Oct 2025 - A petitioner sought a declaration that burying Raila Odinga within 72 hours violates the Constitution

16 Oct 2025 - Owalo worked alongside Raila as deputy patron of the KPL giants since April

16 Oct 2025 - Kindiki said the service, which will begin at 9am is expected to draw local and international dignitaries

16 Oct 2025 - Ruto said he was moved by thousands who thronged Kasarani Stadium to pay their last respects to Raila

16 Oct 2025 - President Ruto described Raila as a visionary leader and fearless defender of democracy.

16 Oct 2025 - Kapseret MP says Raila was a wise politcian who stepped back many times to save Kenyans

16 Oct 2025 - The governors were led in their tributes by CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi

16 Oct 2025 - The former prime minister will be buried Sunday next to his father Jaramogi

16 Oct 2025 - The Wiper leader is expected to arrive at the JKIA on Friday October 17, 2025 at 6:00am

16 Oct 2025 - Residents across Nyanza uphold calm and dignity as they prepare to receive their fallen son

16 Oct 2025 - A petitioner sought a declaration that burying Raila Odinga within 72 hours violates the Constitution

16 Oct 2025 - President Ruto led the delegation followed by Mama Ida Odinga, Raila's children, and close relatives

16 Oct 2025 - Police said at least one more person was injured in the chaos

16 Oct 2025 - The council hailed Raila as a leader who put the interests of the nation above personal ambition

16 Oct 2025 - The event was initially scheduled to be held at Kisumu's Moi Stadium

16 Oct 2025 - "He turned blue, looked at me with sharp eyes, switched his phone... I knew he was about to smack my face," Etale said.

16 Oct 2025 - 'When it happened, they were walking together with Winnie'

16 Oct 2025 - Normalcy was later restored, and mourners were allowed into the stadium to pay their final respects

16 Oct 2025 - Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan described Raila as a brilliant leader, a global African, and a peace-loving solution-seeker.

16 Oct 2025 - Mourners flock to Kasarani Stadium for the piblic viewing of Raila Odinga's body

16 Oct 2025 - Oburu’s presence at Raila’s home is significant as he officially communicates his brother’s death to the larger family and the community.

16 Oct 2025 - Police were forced to hurl teargas to control an impatient crowd that was surging at Kasarani.

16 Oct 2025 - From matatus to private cars, boda bodas to handcarts, one symbol keeps appearing: twigs.

16 Oct 2025 - Embalming experts from Lee Funeral Home and pathologists are present.