In Pictures! Uhuru visits Raila’s Grave at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi A Day After Burial

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday visited the Odinga family at Opoda Farm and Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya county — a day after the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga.

During the visit, Uhuru condoled with the family and paid tribute to the life and legacy of his longtime friend and compatriot.

Uhuru also toured the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum, where he honoured the Odinga family’s enduring contribution to Kenya’s struggle for democracy and national development.

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Highest honour in Kenya

President William Ruto has posthumously conferred on the late Raila Odinga the highest honour in Kenya, Chief of the Golden Heart of Kenya (CGH).

Speaking during the Mashujaa celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium, in Kitui, Monday Ruto said the award has been conferred in recognition of Raila’s extraordinary contributions and enduring legacy.

“The government and people of Kenya inscribe Hon Raila Odinga’s name among the foremost of our heroes, under the public seal of the Republic.” Ruto said.

“On behalf of a grateful nation, and through the authority vested in me as President, I have today posthumously conferred upon the Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga the highest honour of the Republic, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (C.G.H.).”

The announcement was also made official in a special gazette notice dated October 20, 2025.