Kisumu leaders urge calm ahead of Raila Odinga’s homecoming after Nairobi chaos leaves four dead
KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 17— Leaders in Kisumu have appealed to young people to keep peace and order on Saturday as the body of former Prime Minister Raila - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Leaders in Kisumu are urging peace and order for Saturday's homecoming of Raila Odinga’s body, which will be available for public viewing and an overnight vigil in Bondo, following chaotic scenes in Nairobi that left at least four dead.
- At least four people died during chaotic scenes in Nairobi related to the public viewing of Raila Odinga's body.
- Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa and Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o appealed for calm.
- Thousands are expected in Kisumu, Odinga’s political stronghold, for the event.
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Security Failures and Violence During Mourning Events for Raila Odinga - October 2025
The mourning period for Raila Odinga was marked by security failures and violence. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen faced national embarrassment following chaotic incidents and a breakdown in security command at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kasarani Stadium. At Kasarani, a shooting occurred when police opened fire on mourners during a public viewing, and a rights group identified two victims. Leaders in Kisumu have since urged for calm ahead of the body's homecoming, following chaotic scenes in Nairobi that left at least four people dead. Additionally, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino alleged a planned attack against him before the burial.
