Heartbreak and disorder: Thousands storm JKIA disrupting Raila State Reception

Crowds waving twigs and Kenyan flags filled the airport’s perimeter, singing liberation songs and chanting “Baba! Baba!” as Odinga’s remains were offloaded from flight RAO001, the Kenya Airways aircraft that ferried him home from Kochi. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news ..
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Thousands of mourners stormed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning, disrupting the planned State Reception for the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who died in India on Wednesday.
- Odinga’s body was offloaded from flight RAO001, a Kenya Airways aircraft.
- The chaos forced President William Ruto's security detail to abort the official reception.
- The surging crowd, battling security from KDF, NYS, and ODM marshals, caused traffic congestion around the airport.
- Odinga’s body will lie in state at Parliament Buildings before a State Funeral Service on Friday and burial in Bondo on Sunday.
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Chaos Erupts at JKIA and Kasarani Stadium as Mourners Overwhelm Security - October 2025
Chaos erupted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning as thousands of mourners overwhelmed security personnel during the arrival of Raila Odinga's body. The unruly crowds breached VIP gates, disrupting the planned State Reception and preventing President William Ruto from participating. Security was forced to form a barrier around the plane. Separately, police fired tear gas at Kasarani Stadium to disperse thousands who had gathered for a public viewing. This response occurred after some attendees reportedly threw stones, prompting a forceful police action.








