Tributes Highlight Raila Odinga's Legacy; KQ Adds Flights for Burial - October 2025

Analysts at the first Mentoria Fireside Chat praised the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for significantly enhancing Indo-Kenya relations, highlighting India's contributions to Kenya's prosperity. Honoring his legacy, analysts urged Kenya to strengthen partnerships with India in capacity building, university exchanges, health sciences, technology, and manufacturing. Beyond his political career, Raila Odinga was also described as a successful entrepreneur who built a diverse business empire in Kenya. In preparation for his burial on Sunday, Kenya Airways (KQ) has increased and upgraded flights to Kisumu International Airport to meet the high travel demand.