NAIROBI, Kenya — Parliament is set to hold a special sitting to pay tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, EGH, following a Presidential Proclamation issued on October 15, 2025.
The motion, co-sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, seeks to officially record the House’s tributes in honour of the former Prime Minister’s lifelong service to Kenya and the African continent.
According to the motion filed under Standing Order 259D(1), MPs will recognize Odinga’s immense contribution to democracy, peace, and stability both within Kenya and across the region.
The debate, described as an Exceptional Motion, marks a rare moment of unity in the National Assembly, with both sides of the political divide expected to celebrate Odinga’s decades of leadership and sacrifice in the pursuit of justice and reform.
Parliamentary officials confirmed that the tributes will form part of the official Hansard record, preserving Odinga’s legacy within Kenya’s legislative history.
