Authorities Address Security Lapses and Recover Stolen Gun After Raila Odinga's Funeral - October 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledged that security agencies were unprepared for challenges during the funeral proceedings for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025. Police have since recovered a firearm that was stolen from an officer at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) gate during the burial. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of the weapon. Following his passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, highlighting Odinga's deep connection with India and his advocacy for stronger Indo-Kenya ties.