According to information gathered by Pulse News, the late ODM leader’s Will requested that his burial take place no later than three days after his passing.
Sources close to the family confirmed that President William Ruto was informed of Raila’s wish immediately after arriving at the Odinga home in Karen on Wednesday morning.
“Raila wanted a simple send-off within 72 hours. The President and family have agreed to honour that,” a family insider said.
Plans for his burial are already in motion. A national funeral committee co-chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga has begun meetings to coordinate all activities leading to the burial.
According to details obtained by Pulse News, Raila’s body will arrive at the Lee Funeral Home on Thursday morning before being moved to Parliament Buildings later in the day for public viewing.
A national prayer service is expected to take place at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, where thousands of Kenyans and dignitaries will gather to celebrate his life.
“Raila wanted a simple send-off within 72 hours. The President and family have agreed to honour that,” a family insider said.
Plans for his burial are already in motion. A national funeral committee co-chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga has begun meetings to coordinate all activities leading to the burial.
According to details obtained by Pulse News, Raila’s body will arrive at the Lee Funeral Home on Thursday morning before being moved to Parliament Buildings later in the day for public viewing.
A national prayer service is expected to take place at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, where thousands of Kenyans and dignitaries will gather to celebrate his life.
Afterward, the body will be flown to Siaya County ahead of a Sunday burial at his family home in Kango Ka Jaramogi, next to the graves of his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and son Fidel.
The late Raila passed away while on a morning walk in the Indian state of Kerala, where he had been receiving treatment. He was accompanied by his daughter Winnie, sister Ruth, and his personal doctor.
President Ruto declared seven days of national mourning, ordering flags to fly at half-mast across all government buildings and embassies.
Family sources added that Raila, who turned 80 in January, was in high spirits and had spoken with several relatives the night before his death.
“Baba sounded cheerful. We never imagined it was our last conversation,” one family member told Pulse News.
The family and State delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi are set to oversee the return of the body on Thursday morning as the nation prepares to bid farewell to one of its most influential leaders.
The late Raila passed away while on a morning walk in the Indian state of Kerala, where he had been receiving treatment. He was accompanied by his daughter Winnie, sister Ruth, and his personal doctor.
President Ruto declared seven days of national mourning, ordering flags to fly at half-mast across all government buildings and embassies.
Family sources added that Raila, who turned 80 in January, was in high spirits and had spoken with several relatives the night before his death.
“Baba sounded cheerful. We never imagined it was our last conversation,” one family member told Pulse News.
The family and State delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi are set to oversee the return of the body on Thursday morning as the nation prepares to bid farewell to one of its most influential leaders.
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