Luo funeral customs has a unique way of showing the last respects to their departed loved ones

Despite the fact that it is a state funeral, Raila Odinga’s final journey has been characterized by cultural practices associated with Luo funeral ceremonies. From the breaking of the news of death, to identifying the burial site, wailing to mourn the dead, to cleaning the homestead after burial, the Luo community has a unique way of showing the last respects to their departed loved ones. A tradition held in high regard for generations that has since played out in the final journey of Raila Odinga. A man of great stature, an elder, and a celebrated icon within the larger Nyanza region.