President William Ruto has this morning convened an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at 10:00 a.m., followed by a special Cabinet meeting at 2:30 p.m., in response to reports of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The announcement comes amid nationwide shock and mourning after multiple media outlets in Kenya and India reported that the veteran opposition leader died in India on Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, while undergoing treatment.
National Assembly Adjourned
At the National Assembly, Speaker Moses Wetangula has suspended the Wednesday morning session, signaling the gravity of the situation.
Wetangula informed MPs that the House would reconvene at 2:30 p.m., during which he would make “an important communication” to lawmakers.
“I will invoke my authority under Standing Order Number One and direct as follows: The sitting of this House is adjourned. We will have a sitting at 2:30 p.m. this afternoon when the Speaker will give you some important communication,” Wetangula told the House.
Government Response
Sources within State House indicate that the National Security Council meeting will focus on maintaining national stability and coordinating official communication following Raila’s reported passing.
The special Cabinet meeting to be chaired by President Ruto is expected to bring together key government figures, including the Deputy President, Cabinet Secretaries, and security chiefs, to deliberate on the evolving situation.
Awaiting Official Confirmation
Despite the rapid developments, the Odinga family and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are yet to issue an official statement confirming Raila’s death.
Government communication teams have urged the public to remain calm and await verified updates from official sources before drawing conclusions.
National Mood and Reactions
Across the country, messages of disbelief and sympathy have flooded social media under trending hashtags #RailaOdinga and #PrayForKenya.
Several counties have lowered flags in solidarity, and spontaneous gatherings have been reported in Kisumu, Nairobi, and Mombasa as citizens await official communication.
Developing Story
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as soon as new details emerge from State House, Parliament, or the Odinga family.
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