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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President Ruto Leads State Reception as Raila Odinga's Body Arrives at JKIA - October 2025
The body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The Kenya Airways flight, designated RAO001 (formerly KQ 203), landed from India. President William Ruto led the State reception for Odinga's final return, joined by other dignitaries. Large crowds gathered at the airport to receive the body, which was en route from India after his death while receiving treatment. The arrival necessitated changes to planned public viewing locations.








