‘Ruto Must Go!’: Grief turns to anger as mourners chant ‘No Raila, No Peace’ at Karen home
What began as a peaceful gathering to mourn the former Prime Minister’s death quickly turned into an emotionally charged scene as hundreds of supporters — many waving ODM party colors and portraits of Odinga — expressed fury and disbelief over his passing. - Kenya breaking ..
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Grief quickly turned to anger and defiance at the Karen residence of Raila Odinga following news of his passing, as mourners shifted from sorrow to politically charged chants.
- Hundreds of supporters, many waving ODM party colors and portraits of Odinga, expressed fury with chants like “Ruto must go!” and “No Raila, no peace!”.
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga appealed for peace, while Mama Ida Odinga's brief appearance brought a wave of sorrow.
- Earlier, President William Ruto, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, had visited to condole with the family.
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Following the news of Raila Odinga's passing, supporters gathered at his Karen residence where grief reportedly turned to politically charged chants. The large gatherings led to overcrowding and reports of chaos. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, speaking from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, appealed to supporters to cease gathering at the house. Mama Ida Odinga also addressed the public, apologizing for the chaos at their home as supporters and leaders gathered to pay respects. During a condolence visit from the German Ambassador at her Karen home, Ida described her late husband as "half-German".
