Funeral Service for Raila Odinga to Be Held Friday at Nyayo Stadium

Burial is set for Sunday at Opoda Farm, Siaya County. The committee said the programme aligns with Odinga’s wish to be buried within 72 hours. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A State Funeral Service for Raila Odinga has been announced for Friday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. His body will arrive on Thursday for public viewing before burial on Sunday in Siaya County.
- The State Funeral Service is scheduled for Friday at 8:00am at Nyayo National Stadium.
- Raila Odinga's body will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 8:30am on Thursday, to be received by President William Ruto.
- Burial is set for Sunday at Opoda Farm, Siaya County, aligning with Odinga's wish to be buried within 72 hours.
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