Thousands have trooped to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in Bondo, Siaya County, to attend the State Funeral Service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Raila Odinga's Body Arrives at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Grounds
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body arrives at JOOUST under strict military guard for burial service.
Raila Odinga's body arrives at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Bondo, October 19, 2025.PhotoScreengrabs Ctizen TVInterior CS Kipchumba Murkomen Mourns Raila
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has mourned the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, terming him as a 'unique leader'.
Speaking ahead of his funeral service in Bondo, Murkomen insisted that although Raila has left, he does not foresee any gaps. He argues Raila has taught many who can step up.
"We will miss him. Raila was such a unique leader in our country. He embodied the principle that leadership is not the position; it is the service you give. And it is because of his service that we have come to appreciate who he was and the service he gave," Murkomen mourned.
Body of Raila Leaves His Residence for JOOUST
The body of Raila Odinga leaves his Opoda farm heading for Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
The procession is guarded by the Military Police with a police escort. The journey to the university grounds where mourners are gathered is expected to take about 15 minutes.
Raila Odinga's funeral procession leaves his Opoda Farm for JOOUST, October 19, 2025.PhotoScreengrabs Ctizen TVFull Programme for Raila Odinga’s Funeral Service
The body of Raila Odinga is expected to arrive at JOOUST at around 9am, following the arrival of President William Ruto, according to a funeral programme seen by Kenyans.co.ke.
The state funeral procession will make its way from Raila’s Bondo residence, where it spent the night, to the university grounds for the funeral service.
According to the programme, Raila Odinga's family is expected at the university around 8am, with the arrival of Cabinet Secretaries and other dignitaries.
From 9am, the Head of State is expected to arrive, and the official programme begins after his arrival.
The programme further indicates that Raila Odinga’s family, including Mama Ida Odinga and Winnie Odinga, as well as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President William Ruto, are scheduled to offer their tributes.
Rt. Prof. David Kodia, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Bondo, will lead the funeral service for the former Prime Minister.
Governors, Senators and MPs Join Mourners at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris are among the leaders who have arrived at the funeral service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.