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[PHOTOS] Raila Odinga's body taken to Parliament

The body was taken to Parliament for a viewing session led by President William Ruto

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by JANET ONYANGO

News17 October 2025 - 09:36
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  • Leaders who viewed the body included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, among others.
  • The viewing ceremony at Parliament was conducted under high security and was limited to official delegates.
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Raila Odinga's family at Parliament Buildings for the body viewing/PCS

The body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga was taken to Parliament Buildings at 8:00 a.m. for official viewing by delegates.

The body viewing session was led by President William Ruto.

Leaders who viewed the body included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, among others.

Raila Odinga's body viewing at Parliament Buildings led by President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto on Friday,  October 17, 2025/PCS

The body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga was taken to Parliament Buildings at 8:00 a.m. for official viewing by delegates.

The body viewing session was led by President William Ruto.

Leaders who viewed the body included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, among others.

The viewing ceremony at Parliament was conducted under high security and was limited to official delegates.

Members of the public were not allowed into the premises, in line with state protocol for national leaders of Raila’s stature. 

The Kenyan flag stood beside the casket, flanked by solemn-faced guards and leaders who came to honour a man remembered for his courage, persistence, and enduring contribution to Kenya’s political evolution. 

The viewing formed part of the official state farewell organised in Raila’s honour, recognising his decades of public service and leadership. 

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula views Raila Odinga's body at Parliament Buildings on October 17, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto during Raila Odinga's body viewing at Parliament Buildings on October 17, 2025 /PCS

President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula at Parliament Buildings on October 17, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome at Parliament Buildings on October 17, 2025 /PCS

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto at Parliament Buildings on October 17, 2025/PCS


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