KAA temporarily closes Jkia airspace as Raila Odinga’s body arrives

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 - The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced a temporary closure of the airspace over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) temporarily closed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) airspace for two hours following the arrival of the remains of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, citing enhanced security operations.
- The closure was from 10:26 AM to 12:26 PM as a precautionary measure for safety.
- Mohamud Gedi, the Acting Managing Director and CEO of KAA, stated the enhanced security was due to the arrival of Raila Odinga's remains.
- Thousands of supporters thronged JKIA, breaching security to access the tarmac where the plane landed.
- Raila Odinga passed away on October 15, 2025, in Kochi, Kerala, India, at the age of 80, after battling various health challenges.
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