Live Updates: Raila Odinga's Body in Kisumu

Live updates as Raila Odinga’s body flown to Kisumu for public viewing on the third day of the four-day funeral programme...
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The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived in Kisumu today, Saturday, October 18, 2025, for public viewing as part of his four-day state funeral program. Thousands of mourners have gathered to pay their respects before the body is transported to his Bondo home for burial tomorrow.
- The aircraft, coded ENIGMA01, landed at Kisumu International Airport under tight security at 7:18 am, receiving a military water salute.
- Military personnel are overseeing the transfer of the casket from the plane to Mamboleo Stadium for the public viewing.
- Mourners began flocking to Kisumu since Friday evening, turning the city into a "sea of emotion and humanity" by 7:45 am.
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Raila Odinga's Body Arrives in Kisumu and Bondo for Public Viewing and Burial - October 2025
The body of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga arrived in Kisumu on Saturday, October 18, for public viewing, drawing thousands of mourners. The viewing, held at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Stadium, was extended beyond 3 PM due to the large turnout. Following the viewing in Kisumu, the body was transported by a helicopter draped in the Kenyan flag to his Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County. It arrived at the farm for an overnight stay and vigil ahead of the burial scheduled for the following day.