Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, highlighting Odinga's deep connection with India and his advocacy for stronger Indo-Kenya ties, particularly in the realm of health and culture.

• Approximately 20,000 Kenyans travel to India annually for medical treatment, drawn by costs that are 70-80% cheaper than in Europe or the United States.
• In FY 2024/2025, Kenya imported goods worth about USD 3.13 billion from India but exported only USD 319 million.
• India's Election Commission oversees an estimated 968 million voters with three commissioners, in contrast to Kenya's IEBC, which has seven commissioners for a smaller electorate.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledged that security agencies were unprepared for the challenges during the funeral proceedings for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his sudden death on October 15, 2025.

• Murkomen admitted that Raila's passing caught the ministry off guard, leading to significant logistical strain, particularly during the body's reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
• Thousands of supporters overwhelmed security at JKIA, forcing the initial viewing ceremony to be moved from Parliament buildings to Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
• Security resorted to using live bullets at Kasarani to control the crowd, with Murkomen crediting his team for prompt improvements in arrangements from the airport to Kasarani, Nyayo, Kisumu, and Bondo.