The passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga has unleashed a wave of passionate mourning across the Luo nation, revealing the community’s rich and expressive traditions of grief. From Siaya to Kisumu, Homa Bay to Migori, thousands poured into the streets, markets, and villages in an emotional outpouring of…
Thousands of mourners filled Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, October 17, 2025, for the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, where an impassioned sermon by Prof. David Kodia, Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Bondo Diocese, electrified the crowd with calls for moral renewal and…
Winnie Odinga delivered a moving and deeply personal eulogy to her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, during his State Funeral at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Speaking to thousands of mourners, Winnie recounted his final moments and reflected on the powerful lessons he imparted to his family…
Raila Odinga Junior has paid an emotional tribute to his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, describing him as a man of immense wisdom, compassion, and enduring influence. Speaking on Friday, October 17, 2025, during the national farewell ceremony, Raila Junior reflected on the cherished memories he shared…
President William Ruto has described the decision to have the late Raila Amollo Odinga’s body lie in state at the Parliament Buildings as a profound national gesture of honour, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping Kenya’s democratic and political journey. In a statement shared on X on Friday, October 17,…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accompanied by his son Jomo Kenyatta, arrived at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday morning to attend the state funeral of the late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and long-serving opposition leader. A video clip seen by this publication captured the emotional moment the former head…
A wave of emotion swept through Nyayo National Stadium as mourners and supporters of the late former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, broke into his signature political anthem “Bado Mapambano” during the state funeral service. The song, which became synonymous with Raila’s decades-long fight for democracy, symbolized his unwavering spirit and…
Ohangla star Evans Ochieng Owino, better known by his stage name Prince Indah, has announced the release of a heartfelt tribute song dedicated to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and revered statesman, whose death earlier today has plunged the nation into mourning. In an emotional statement…
Nairobi descended into chaos on the morning of Thursday, October 16, 2025, as thousands of mourners flooded the streets leading to Parliament Buildings, pushing through security barriers and scaling perimeter walls in anticipation of viewing the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The body of the…
There were deeply emotional scenes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the morning of Thursday, October 16, 2025, as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived from India. The atmosphere was charged with grief, reverence, and disbelief as thousands gathered to welcome home the man fondly…