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Thousands of mourners gathered at Kasarani Stadium for the public viewing of Raila Odinga's body. Odinga, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80, having never achieved the presidency despite five attempts.
- Raila Odinga died on Wednesday at 80 years old.
- Public viewing of Raila Odinga's body held at Kasarani Stadium.
- He was considered the 'People's President' by his supporters, despite never holding the presidential office.
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State Funeral Held at Nyayo Stadium; Public Viewing Moved to Kasarani - October 2025
Following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at age 80, a State funeral was held at Nyayo Stadium. At the event, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused the government of sidelining the opposition by not formally recognizing them to speak. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was also conspicuously absent from the State function. Prior to the funeral, an anticipated public viewing of Odinga's body at Parliament was unexpectedly canceled. The viewing was subsequently relocated to the Kasarani Sports Complex, where thousands of mourners gathered to see his body.
