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Pictorial: National Memorial Service for Raila Odinga underway

By Nzula Nzyoka

October 17, 2025

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Raila Odinga Jr receives the body of his father, the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga/Selestus Mayira (KBC)

President William Ruto, the First Lady Rachel Ruto, the Odinga family led by Mama Ida Odinga, the former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arrived at the Nyayo National Stadium for the National Memorial Service of the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at Nyayo National Stadium/Selestus Mayira (KBC)

President William Ruto is welcomed by DP Kithure Kindiki/Selestus Mayira (KBC)

President William Ruto greets Raila Odinga Jr and Winnie Odinga as he arrives at Nyayo National Stadium

Raila’s body arrives at Nyayo stadium – Selestus Mayira (KBC)

Motorcade carrying Raila’s body make its way around the stadium as it arrives for the National Memorial Service of Raila Odinga/ Selestus Mayira (KBC).

Raila Odinga Jr receives the body of his father, the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga/Selestus Mayira (KBC)

Oburu Odinga pictured with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja/Selestus Mayia (KBC)

Clergy leads the transfer of Raila Odinga’s body to the podium for the memorial service/Selestus Mayira (KBC)

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