Martha Karua traveled to Bondo in Siaya County on Monday to honor former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at his burial site in Kang'o Ka Jaramogi. The People's Liberation Party leader, who served as Raila's vice presidential candidate during the 2022 election cycle, placed a wreath at the grave and described their partnership as rooted in Kenya's democratic movement. Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu joined Karua, along with party Secretary-General Asha Bashir and additional female political figures, for the tribute.
Karua pledged to continue pursuing the objectives she and Raila advocated during their political collaboration. She referenced their parallel efforts dating back to the 1990s when both faced potential detention and harassment under authoritarian rule. Mama Ida Odinga welcomed the delegation at the family compound before they proceeded to the gravesite, where prayers and liberation anthems marked the observance.
Raila received burial at his family home on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, during private services attended by relatives and political associates. His death has transformed Bondo into a destination for national leaders, clergy members and diplomats seeking to pay respects to a figure central to Kenyan political reform efforts.
Karua pledged to continue pursuing the objectives she and Raila advocated during their political collaboration. She referenced their parallel efforts dating back to the 1990s when both faced potential detention and harassment under authoritarian rule. Mama Ida Odinga welcomed the delegation at the family compound before they proceeded to the gravesite, where prayers and liberation anthems marked the observance.
Raila received burial at his family home on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, during private services attended by relatives and political associates. His death has transformed Bondo into a destination for national leaders, clergy members and diplomats seeking to pay respects to a figure central to Kenyan political reform efforts.
