Chaos erupted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning as thousands of mourners overwhelmed security personnel during the arrival of Raila Odinga's body. The unruly crowds breached VIP gates, disrupting the planned State Reception and preventing President William Ruto from participating. Security was forced to form a barrier around the plane. Separately, police fired tear gas at Kasarani Stadium to disperse thousands who had gathered for a public viewing. This response occurred after some attendees reportedly threw stones, prompting a forceful police action.

Tear gas was fired by police at Kasarani Stadium, dispersing thousands of Kenyans who had gathered for a public viewing. Chaos erupted after some attendees reportedly threw stones, prompting a forceful police response.
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Chaos erupted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, October 16, as hundreds of mourners overwhelmed security to receive former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body. The crowd breached VIP gates, forcing security to form a barrier around the plane.
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A state reception for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) turned chaotic as throngs of supporters overwhelmed security personnel. The unruly crowds prevented President William Ruto and other dignitaries from participating in the planned reception of Raila's body.
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Thousands of mourners stormed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning, disrupting the planned State Reception for the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who died in India on Wednesday.
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