Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - President William Ruto has confirmed the dispatch of a high-level delegation to India to coordinate the repatriation of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s body.
Odinga passed away while undergoing treatment at a medical
facility in Kerala, India, on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at the
age of 80.
Speaking from State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 15th,
2025, President Ruto described Raila as a towering statesman whose legacy will
shape Kenya’s democratic journey for generations.
He announced that Raila will be accorded a State funeral and
declared a seven-day period of national mourning.
During this time, flags will fly at half-mast across the
country and at all Kenyan missions abroad, and public engagements by Government
officials will be suspended.
The delegation to India is led by Prime Cabinet Secretary
Musalia Mudavadi and includes: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Mining,
Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Joho, National
Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Minority Leader Junet Mohammed, Mama
Ida Odinga and Jaoko Oburu (son of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga).
President Ruto noted that the Government of India has
pledged full support in facilitating the return of Raila’s remains.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Senator Oburu Odinga
will co-chair the national funeral committee overseeing burial preparations.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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