Bondo: President Dr. William Ruto and former President joined thousands of Kenyans from all walks of life, on Sunday morning, at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Bondo, for the final funeral service of the late former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga.

According to Kenya News Agency, the former Premier who died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80 due to cardiac arrest while receiving treatment in India, will be buried later in the day at his Opoda Farm home in Bondo, Siaya County. The burial will be a private ceremony attended by about 500 mourners, as stated by CS Kipchumba Murkomen. Crowds from across the country began arriving on Friday, dressed in orange and black, to witness the historic occasion and bid farewell to Baba.

Mourners expressed their dedication to honoring Raila, with many stating, “We are here to show Baba Raila final respect. For the last three days, we have been awake as most of us could not even eat when we received the news of his demise.”

Security measures have been heightened across Bondo, particularly at the University and at the family’s graveyard, Kang’o Kajaramogi, where Raila will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.