Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga./FILEThe remains of ODM leader Raila Odinga arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) tomorrow morning aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Mumbai, India.
President William Ruto is expected to lead government officials in receiving the body that will then be transferred to Lee Funeral Home for preparation.
Raila will then be taken to Parliament to lie in state to enable the public to view the body.
In the evening, the body is expected to be taken for an overnight stay at his Karen home.
According to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the co-chair of the burial committee, it was the wish of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga to be laid to rest within seventy-two hours of his passing. However, given that his demise occurred outside the country, certain logistical considerations and formalities will understandably affect the timelines.
Accordingly, the programme of events leading to his burial shall be as follows:
1am, Thursday: - Delegation arrival in Mumbai.
2am, Thursday: - Departure from Mumbai
8:30am: -Arrival at JKIA Thursday
10am, Thursday: - Lee funeral Home
12pm - 5pm, Thursday, - Parliament for public viewing.
Friday, October 17, 2025 - State Funeral Service at Nyayo National Stadium- 8am
Procession to Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga's Karen Home
Overnight layover and vigil at the Karen Home.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Departure from Nairobi to Kisumu County
Public Viewing of the body at Moi Stadium, Kisumu City—9am to 3pm
Procession from Kisumu City to Bondo, Siaya County
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Funeral Service and burial rites, Bondo, Siaya County—9am
This is to honour his wish to be buried within 72 hours after his death.
