Govt Moves to Accommodate Growing Mourners as Raila’s Viewing Extended
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who chairs the National State Funeral Committee for the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government has extended the public viewing period for the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga due to overwhelming mourner turnout. This decision aims to accommodate all who wish to pay their last respects as the national mourning period continues.
- A State Funeral Service will be held on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium starting at 9:00 a.m., expected to last two hours.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, chair of the National State Funeral Committee, announced the extended viewing and appeal for calm.
- The initial body viewing was delayed by five hours due to large crowds, and foreign delegations, including heads of state, are confirmed to attend the service.
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