Thursday to Sunday: Final burial programme for Raila Odinga

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga./FILE

The 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.