Wandayi, accompanied by several ODM leaders, paid his respects at Raila’s Kang’o Ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, Siaya County.
He was received by Raila’s widow and his son, Raila Junior, before laying a wreath and offering prayers at the gravesite.
Photos shared from the visit quickly circulated online, drawing attention to what many Kenyans described as “zimeanza kukufa” (they have started drying), in reference to some of the wreaths placed earlier now visibly dry.
The dried wreaths lay beside fresh floral tributes adorned with Kenyan flags, symbolising the steady but changing flow of mourners more than two months after Raila’s death.
Raila Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics and longtime ODM leader, died on October 15, 2025, in Kerala, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest.
In line with his will, he was buried within 72 hours, a decision that limited a prolonged national mourning period but did not stop Kenyans from continuously visiting his final resting place.
In Luo tradition, elders of Raila’s stature are mourned for at least 40 days, with relatives, leaders and supporters gathering to honour their legacy.
Since his burial, Kang’o Ka Jaramogi has remained a site of reflection, remembrance and political symbolism.
Wandayi described his visit as a personal moment of tribute, saying he was honoured to pay homage to “our departed leader and fallen hero.” However, the visit triggered mixed reactions online.
While some praised the gesture as respectful, others urged leaders to allow the Odinga family space to heal, noting that Raila’s legacy would endure without constant public visits.
The moment also came amid reports of internal tensions within ODM, as party leaders navigate the post-Raila political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
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