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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 16, 2025
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Chaos as thousands overwhelm police at JKIA, Parliament as Raila's body returns

Chaos as thousands overwhelm police at JKIA, Parliament as Raila's body returns..
✨ Key Highlights
Thousands of mourners overwhelmed security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Parliament Buildings as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga returned to Kenya from India. The chaotic scenes necessitated moving the public viewing venue to accommodate the massive crowds.
- Overlapping crowds forced the relocation of Raila Odinga's public viewing from Parliament Buildings to Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
- Local politicians, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, attempted to calm the charged supporters.
- Operations at JKIA were temporarily closed after security was overrun by crowds upon the arrival of Raila Odinga's remains.
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