Kenya is set to bid farewell to one of its most iconic leaders, Raila Amollo Odinga, this Sunday, October 19, 2025, following confirmation that his burial will take place at his Opoda home in Bondo, Siaya County.

Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the official programme for the late Prime Minister’s final journey, revealing that the family has requested his burial to take place within 72 hours of his passing, a wish Raila had personally expressed.

“The family informed President Ruto that according to Raila Odinga’s will, he insisted that he must be buried within the shortest time possible, ideally within 72 hours,” Kindiki said, adding that his wishes must be respected.

According to the schedule, a Kenyan delegation is expected to arrive in Mumbai, India, at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, before departing at 2:00 a.m. with the remains of the former Prime Minister. The body will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 8:30 a.m., where it will be received with full state honours.

From JKIA, the body will be taken to Lee Funeral Home, before a solemn procession to State House at midday, and later to Parliament Buildings at 2:00 p.m., where Kenyans will be allowed to pay their final respects.

On Friday, October 17, 2025, a national prayer service will be held at Nyayo Stadium, after which the procession will head to Kisumu and Bondo. Saturday, October 26, 2025, will see a public viewing at Moi Stadium in Kisumu before the journey continues to his rural home in Bondo for Sunday’s burial.

Kindiki emphasised that the government is working closely with the Odinga family and the National Funeral Steering Committee to ensure the process runs smoothly, balancing the late leader’s personal wishes with the cultural and societal values he deeply respected.

“The process will be quick to balance the wishes of the departed Prime Minister, his family, and the values of the society he stood for,” Kindiki added.

The seven-day period of national mourning continues, with all flags flying at half-mast in honour of the man whose life’s work shaped Kenya’s democracy and inspired generations across Africa.