NAIROBI (SONNA) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is currently in Nairobi, Kenya, attending the State Funeral Service for the late former Kenyan Prime Minister and revered African statesman, Raila Amolo Odinga. The solemn ceremony is being held at Nyayo Stadium.
President Mohamud joined other heads of state, regional leaders, and dignitaries from across the globe to pay final respects to a figure who profoundly shaped Kenyan and African politics from 1945 to 2025.
The Somali President’s presence highlights the close ties and strategic partnership between Somalia and Kenya, as well as the regional recognition of Mr. Odinga’s legacy as a champion for democracy, justice, and Pan-Africanism.
Somalia previously extended its condolences following Mr. Odinga’s passing on October 15, 2025, with President Mohamud describing him as a “towering statesman whose legacy… will endure.” The funeral service in Nairobi is part of a series of national events honoring the late leader, who is being accorded a State Funeral.
