Uhuru Attends Raila’s Funeral Service
President William Ruto has made his way to the funeral service for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, taking place at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
He was joined by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, and a number of other dignitaries.
Upon arrival, Ruto was greeted by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Chief of Defense Forces General Charles Kahariri, and several high-ranking military officials.
Together, they have come to pay their final respects to Raila.
Mama Ida Odinga, Senator Oburu, Ruth Odinga, Rosemary Odinga, Winnie Odinga, and Raila Junior Odinga have all gathered to pay their respects to President Ruto. Among the opposition leaders attending the service are People’s Liberation Party Leader Martha Karua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAPK Party leader Eugene Wamalwa, and former Interior CS Fred Matiangi.
President William Ruto has made his way to the funeral service for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, taking place at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
Former Ugandan Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has also joined the gathering at JOOST.
Most of the leaders arrived via Kisumu International Airport, with some being airlifted to Bondo while others opted for the road.
A number of dignitaries, including Cabinet Secretaries and Members of Parliament, have come together to honor one of Kenya’s most influential politicians, who sadly passed away last Wednesday in India.
Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale (Health), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives and SMEs), Hassan Joho (Mining), Davis Chirchir (Infrastructure), Rebecca Miano (Tourism), Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and Defense CS Soipan Tuya are all present to bid farewell to Raila.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi are also in attendance, along with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa, Minority Leader Junet Mohammed, and Senators Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi) and Prof. Tom Ojienda (Kisumu). Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo and Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo are among the dignitaries who have come to pay their last respects to Raila.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and former Chief Justice David Maraga are also there, along with Governors Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega), Kenneth Lusaka (Bungoma), Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili, and senior ODM leadership. The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has already arrived at the venue for the funeral service, ready for his final send-off.
Crowds started pouring into the lakeside town from places as distant as Nyeri, Eldoret, and Kasipul. Some mourners mentioned they left as early as Saturday afternoon to make sure they arrived in time for the service.
Many attendees wore orange, the signature color of the ODM party that Raila founded and led for many years, as a gesture of solidarity and respect for the man who played a pivotal role in shaping Kenya’s democratic landscape.
Uhuru Attends Raila’s Funeral Service
