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October 16, 2025
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Live Updates: Raila Odinga’s Farewell

Live Updates: Raila Odinga’s Farewell

Live updates as Raila Odinga’s body arrives in Kenya ahead of a four-day funeral programme...

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Kenya is mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose body arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Large crowds gathered to receive his body, necessitating changes to planned public viewing locations.

  • The public viewing of Raila Odinga's body was moved from Parliament Buildings to Kasarani Stadium due to overwhelming crowds, and a viewing in Kisumu was shifted from Moi Stadium to Mamboleo Stadium.
  • President Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta were present at JKIA to receive Odinga's body alongside his family.
  • Kenya Airways renamed flight KQ 203 to RAO001 as it transported Raila Odinga's body to Kenya, and Friday, October 17, has been declared a public holiday in his honor.

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