Kenya's political earthquake starts as nation lays Raila Odinga to rest

ODM Leader Raila Odinga dances during the Azimio la Umoja National Convention on December 10, 2021 at Kasarani Stadium. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Today, Kenya stands at a historic political crossroads. The nation holds its breath as Raila Odinga is laid to rest; the air is thick with genuine grief and political uncertainty.

Across cities and villages, from the busy streets of Nairobi to the quiet shores of Lake Victoria, Kenyans from all walks of life are united in mourning. The man who defined Kenyan politics for generations is gone, and the elaborate State funeral ceremonies playing out across the country and on televisions nationally represent not just  a final farewell to a giant but the closing of a significant chapter in Kenya’s political history.