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October 18, 2025
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Kenya Airways releases onboard tribute to late Raila Odinga

Kenya Airways releases onboard tribute to late Raila Odinga

The KQ plane was renamed to RAO001, a reference to Raila's name initials and in respect to his valid contributions towards the country's history...

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Kenya Airways released an onboard tribute to the late Raila Odinga, recorded during flight KQ203 which transported his body from India to Nairobi. The aircraft was temporarily renamed RAO001 as a mark of respect for the former Prime Minister.

  • The tribute, narrated by Captain Saviemaria Ondego, highlighted Raila Odinga's influence across Kenya and Africa and his support for the national airliner.
  • Raila Odinga, 80, passed away in Kochi, India, and his body was returned on Thursday morning, October 16.
  • A state funeral service was held at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, with his body transported to Kisumu on Saturday for public viewing before his private burial in Bondo, Siaya, on Sunday.

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