The body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on Thursday morning from Kerala, India, following his death on October 15. The solemn arrival marked the official start of preparations for a state funeral.

• Odinga's casket was received by President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and other senior officials.
• A 19-gun salute was performed in tribute to his decades of service, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki highlighting his contribution to Kenya's political history.
• Odinga will lie in state at Parliament Buildings for two days, with his burial scheduled for Friday, October 17, declared a public holiday in Kenya.