BONDO, Kenya — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Wednesday joined African and Kenyan leaders in honouring the late Raila Odinga at his final resting place in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, where he described the former Prime Minister as “a true giant of Kenya’s democratic journey.”
Braving a heavy downpour, Wetang’ula joined former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and a host of dignitaries and mourners who gathered at the Odinga homestead to pay tribute to the veteran opposition leader, whose burial drew global attention last week.
“The continued flow of mourners to Kang’o Ka Jaramogi speaks volumes about the love and respect Kenyans and the world had for him,” Wetang’ula said. “He made countless sacrifices for peace, unity, and prosperity — a level of selflessness rarely seen in politics.”
The Speaker urged leaders to honour Odinga’s legacy by fostering unity and pursuing the inclusive, democratic ideals he championed throughout his political career.
“Raila’s passing should serve as a rallying call for national cohesion,” he said. “We must carry forward his vision of a peaceful and prosperous Kenya.”
I joined the former Ghanaian President, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, and other leaders in paying homage to the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga’s final resting place in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County.We braved the heavy downpour to honour a true giant of Kenya’s democratic
In a symbolic gesture, Wetang’ula presented the Odinga family with a bound copy of the Hansard record documenting Raila’s contributions as Lang’ata MP and as Prime Minister.
He proposed that the record be preserved at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Museum as part of Kenya’s democratic heritage.
“It is important that future generations appreciate Baba’s enormous contribution to parliamentary democracy,” Wetang’ula added. “His debates and submissions will remain a timeless resource for students of leadership and governance.”
The Speaker also revealed that his forthcoming memoir will include a chapter dedicated to Raila, reflecting on their shared political journey and the milestones that shaped Kenya’s multiparty era.
Tuesday’s event was attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya and Deborah Mulongo, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, Governors led by host James Orengo, and a cross-section of MPs and county leaders.
As rain fell steadily over Bondo, the moment took on a symbolic resonance — a reminder, Wetang’ula noted, of renewal and the enduring spirit of democracy that Odinga devoted his life to defend.
