Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally ordered military honors for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, including an airlift of his body from Kochi to Mumbai on a military aircraft. This exceptional gesture marked India's respect for the influential Kenyan statesman.

• Mudavadi led a Kenyan delegation to India on October 15, just hours after Odinga's passing.
• The delegation was received at a restricted military terminal in India, where they were informed of Modi's personal intervention.
• Kenya Airways flight KQ203 was redesignated RAO-001 for the return journey, a final tribute to Raila Amolo Odinga.

Oburu Odinga, Raila Odinga's elder brother, revealed that President William Ruto was fully aware of Raila's illness and facilitated his travel to India for treatment. This disclosure was made during Raila's funeral service at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University grounds in Siaya County.

• President Ruto personally covered the cost of Raila's flight to India for medical care.
• The President maintained constant communication with the family during Raila's treatment abroad and later organized the state-funded farewell.
• Raila Odinga passed away in India at approximately 9:53am Indian Time (7:23am in Nairobi) after collapsing at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre.

President William Ruto has revealed previously undisclosed details surrounding the final weeks and passing of Raila Odinga, including hard conversations and the former Prime Minister's struggles with illnesses.

• Raila Odinga sought medical attention worldwide, ultimately settling in India where he passed away.
• President Ruto facilitated Raila Odinga's medical care at the government's expense, after Raila confided in him about his weakening state due to strong medication.
• Ruto received confirmation of Raila's death in the early morning hours of October 15, first via text from Oburu Odinga and then a call from Raila's daughter, Winnie Odinga.
• The government faced challenges in honoring Raila's wish for a burial within 72 hours and providing a state burial, despite some opposition.