MPs to pay tribute to Raila led by Speaker Wetang'ula

A somber mood engulfed Parliament buildings on Wednesday when legislators received news of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s demise...

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The Kenyan National Assembly will pay tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, with a full-day eulogy session scheduled from 10 am to midnight. The announcement followed a somber day in Parliament where Speaker Moses Wetang’ula adjourned sessions after news of Odinga's passing.

MPs will eulogize Raila Odinga from 10 am to midnight to allow everyone to pay respects.
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urged members to wear black or somber attire out of respect.
A delegation, including Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, traveled to Mumbai to bring back Odinga's remains.

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