The country continues to mourn and grieve the loss of a great statesman whose contribution to the country, continent, and the international arena will always be remembered, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said when he visited Bondo to condole with the family of the late Raila Odinga.
Mudavadi said the country feels the void of the late Odinga’s resolute leadership, yet his legacy, grounded in dignity, diligence, candour, and courage, will continue to guide and inspire generations striving for a just, united, and prosperous Kenya.
The PCS expressed his condolences to the Odinga family, terming the loss a big blow to Mama Ida and the entire Odinga family.
“Stopped by Bondo, a historic cradle of our nation’s independence, and a home that embodies Kenya’s enduring story of leadership and resilience, to condole with Mama Ida and the family of my late brother, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga days after we laid him to rest. Mine was just to come again and tell the family that we continue to miss and grieve the loss of a statesman and a mentor to many. I wish to affirm our solidarity with the family as the leadership from Western Kenya and pray that God’s grace can visit the entire family so that the blessings of his hands can manifest as we go into the future,” he stated.
“I deeply miss our warm exchanges, “Mwana wa Hannah” and “Woud Mary,” moments that strengthened our friendship beyond politics, and reminded us of the bonds of family, faith, and our shared hopes for Kenya’s future.” added Mudavadi.
Mudavadi also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs was leading a delegation of dignitaries and Western Kenya politicians in paying their respects to the former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga at Kang’o ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, Siaya County.
Mudavadi commended the leaders for turning up in numbers to mourn and pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga.
The Prime CS paid special gratitude to retired Ghana President Nana Akuffo-Addo who was among the dignitaries present at the Kang’o ka Jaramogi home, thanking him for coming all the way from Ghana to honour his friend and condole with the family.
“Thank you for coming. This was your true friend, and you came all the way from Ghana to be with us and the family of Raila. It is an honour not just to us but to the people of Kenya,” he stated.
Addo was among the first dignitaries to condole with Kenyans when Raila passed on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the people of the great sisterly nation of Kenya, President William Samoei Ruto, and to the family of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Kenya, who died in India earlier today, ”he stated moments after news of Raila’s passing broke out.
The Ghanaian recounted the many personal moments he shared with Raila, expressing shock at the news of his demise.
The delegation later visited Mama Ida Odinga at their Opoda farm, where they also joined the people of Bondo in celebrating the legacy of “Baba” a celebrated statesman and an icon in the struggle for democracy, justice and a better Kenya.
Among those Present were the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, Retired Attorney General, Amos Wako, COTU Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, the former Cabinet Minister, Noah Wekesa, the Governors James Orengo (Siaya), Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega) and Paul Otuoma (Busia).
Others were Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa (Environment), Principal Secretaries Beatrice Inyangala (State Department for Higher Education), the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Joseph Busiega and a host of Members of Parliament, Members of County Assemblies and other national and local leaders.
In their speeches, Wako and Atwoli termed Raila’s demise a huge loss to Kenyans and the world.
