President Ruto Leads State Reception as Raila Odinga's Body Arrives at JKIA - October 2025
The body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The Kenya Airways flight, designated RAO001 (formerly KQ 203), landed from India. President William Ruto led the State reception for Odinga's final return, joined by other dignitaries. Large crowds gathered at the airport to receive the body, which was en route from India after his death while receiving treatment. The arrival necessitated changes to planned public viewing locations.
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Live Updates: Raila Odinga’s Farewell
Kenya is mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose body arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Large crowds gathered to receive his body, necessitating changes to planned public viewing locations.
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