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October 18, 2025
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Sombre Mood Engulfs Kisumu as Raila Odinga's Body Arrives

Sombre Mood Engulfs Kisumu as Raila Odinga's Body Arrives

The body is set for a public viewing at Mamboleo Showgrounds before body is taken to Bondo in the evening...

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The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived in Kisumu on Saturday, October 18, by military plane, ahead of a public viewing at the Mamboleo Showgrounds.

  • Raila Odinga's mortal remains arrived at 7:20am under heavy military guard.
  • The military aircraft, coded ENIGMA01, received a final military water salute.
  • The body was draped with the national flag and then transferred to a chopper, believed to belong to the National Intelligence Service (NIS), for transport to Mamboleo.
  • Thousands of supporters had gathered in Kisumu, including at the Kondele roundabout, anticipating a road procession before learning the body would be airlifted.

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