The government has declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.
In a special gazette notice issued by the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision was made under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, allowing Kenyans across the country to pay tribute to the departed leader
“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Friday, October 17, 2025, shall be a public holiday in honour of the departed former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga,” the notice stated.
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The declaration comes as the nation continues to mourn Raila following his death in India earlier yesterday at the age of 80.
The public holiday is expected to give citizens a moment to reflect on his long political journey and his contribution to Kenya’s democracy and governance.
This comes after President William Ruto announced a seven-day national mourning period, during which the Kenyan flag will be flown at half-mast in honour of the former Prime Minister.
He added that the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader will be accorded a state funeral with all attendant honours.
By Juma Ndigo
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