Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events

Published: 10/19/2025
Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga was buried in a ceremony in western Kenya, surrounded by thousands of mourners. Odinga, a long-time opposition leader, was hailed as a champion of democracy by former US President Barack Obama. The burial followed several days of memorial events, including a state funeral in Nairobi and a public viewing marred by chaos that resulted in injuries and deaths.