Funeral industry
President William Ruto delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late Raila Odinga during the state funeral service at Nyayo National Stadium, describing him as a transformative figure whose courage, conviction, and resilience helped shape Kenya's political destiny. Ruto remembered Odinga as a patriot who lived for Kenya, enduring
Funeral industry
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has made a last-minute adjustment to the funeral program for its former leader, Raila Odinga. Contrary to earlier plans, the body will not be taken to Odinga's Karen residence for an overnight stay. Instead, it will be returned to Lee Funeral Home for
Ex-prime ministers
Raila Odinga was a pivotal public figure in Kenya, who spent decades fighting against tribalism. His life and career were a testament to the brutal logic of winner-take-all politics that characterized Africa. As a leader, he confronted the insidious discrimination against a person's origins, which might have looked
Ex-presidents
President William Ruto led the nation in paying respects to former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, as tributes poured in from across the world following his sudden death on October 15 at the age of 80. The former Prime Minister suffered cardiac
Odinga, Raila
Thousands gathered at Kenya's capital stadium to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died on Wednesday in India at the age of 80. The national stadium was filled with mourners carrying national flags, portraits of Odinga, and wearing T-shirts with his image. Regional
Odinga, Raila
Kenya held a state funeral on Friday for Raila Odinga, a deeply respected opposition leader affectionately known as 'Baba' (father) who died at the age of 80 from a suspected heart attack while receiving treatment in southern India. Odinga's passing has sparked widespread grief across the
Democracy
Thousands paid their respects to the late Raila Odinga, a former prime minister and opposition leader, at a state funeral held at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. President William Ruto hailed him as a leader whose spirit lives within every Kenyan and African, citing his pivotal role in the
Legislators
Raila Odinga's influence on shaping Kenya's politics extends beyond his tenure as Prime Minister. He identified and mentored numerous young politicians, including Kisauni Member of Parliament Rashid Bedzimba. Bedzimba's journey, which began over 35 years ago as a General Service Unit officer guarding Odinga
Odinga, Raila
Kenya held a state funeral on Friday for Raila Odinga, a deeply respected opposition leader affectionately known as 'Baba' (father) who died at the age of 80 from a suspected heart attack while receiving treatment in southern India. Odinga's passing has sparked widespread grief across the
Democracy
Thousands paid their respects to the late Raila Odinga, a former prime minister and opposition leader, at a state funeral held at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. President William Ruto hailed him as a leader whose spirit lives within every Kenyan and African, citing his pivotal role in the
Odinga, Raila
As Kenya prepares to bid farewell to its late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, at least seven Heads of State from across Africa are expected to attend the state funeral, a reflection of Odinga's significant influence on the continent's political and democratic landscape. The dignitaries
Odinga, Raila
Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, died of a heart attack while traveling in India, leaving behind a legacy of perennially vying for the presidency. His populist campaigns rattled authorities and given him an outsized influence on political life in Kenya. Odinga had recently signed a political pact
