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News15 October 2025 - 11:00

[PHOTOS] Mourners gather at Raila's home in Opoda Farm, Bondo

The mourners gathered at the home of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his death on Wednesday, October 15

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by SHARON MWENDE
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A woman wailing as mourners gather at the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's home in Opoda Farm, Bondo, on October 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE

Mourners have gathered at the home of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his death. 

The mourners gathered at Raila's Opoda Farm, Bondo.

The compound is filled with wails from women supporters, even as they struggle to come to terms with the news. 

Raila passed away at the age of 80, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:52 am Indian time.

Indian hospital, Ayurvedic, said he suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed during a morning walk at 8:30 am, within the premises of the facility.

It was reported that CPR was administered by the medical team on-site, and he was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead.

Raila had been receiving treatment in Kochi, India. 

He had been admitted to the facility for rest and recovery following a mild stroke he suffered in Kenya.

Raila has been a constant leader and advisor in Kenyan politics. 

Women wailing as mourners gather at late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's home in Opoda Farm, Bondo on October 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE
A woman wailing as mourners gather at late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's home in Opoda Farm, Bondo on October 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE
Women wailing as mourners gather at late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's home in Opoda Farm, Bondo on October 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE
Mourners gather at late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's home in Opoda Farm, Bondo on October 15, 2025/FAITH MATETE
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