Siaya Governor James Orengo has said the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga remains a mystery, saying those responsible remain silent while questions about his passing linger.
Orengo also alleged that parts of the ODM leadership are taking instructions from State House, deepening divisions within the party.
“I said, at the funeral of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, that they killed Jaramogi Oginga Odinga… I said in the presence of President Moi. I also want to say without fear of contradiction, the death of Raila Odinga, which is still a mystery to all of us, those who bear responsibility for the death of Raila are out there, and they are silent about it. But I hope that one day, we will determine the circumstances in which Raila Odinga passed away,” the ODM Governor said on Thursday during a press briefing.
Governor Orengo recalled his long association with Raila’s family, saying that the spirit and body of Raila Odinga live on in the ODM leadership.
Raila passed away on October 15, 2025, in India. A cardiologist at Devamatha Hospital in Kochi revealed that the late former prime minister had multiple health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and a deep vein thrombosis in his right lower limb. An IVC filter had been placed to manage the clot.
Dr Sister Alphons said Odinga’s condition worsened after he collapsed during a morning walk near an Ayurvedic hospital close to Devamatha Hospital. He was brought to the emergency unit around 8:20 am (Indian Time), but despite extensive CPR efforts, he could not be revived.
Following Raila’s death, President William Ruto declared a seven-day national mourning period, ordering the Kenyan flag to be flown at half-mast. Ruto also announced that Odinga would be given a state funeral with full honours.
In his will, Raila wished to be buried within 72 hours of his demise. He was buried on October 19, 2025, in the family’s graveyard in Kango Ka Jaramogi, Nyamira, Bondo, beside his late father Jaramogi and son Fidel’s graves.