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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 18, 2025
7h ago
Viewing of Raila’s body underway in Kisumu as mourners collapse

Medical teams are stretched thin, struggling to attend to the growing number of people fainting in the heat and emotional turmoil. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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During the viewing of Raila Odinga's body at Kisumu's Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, health personnel are overwhelmed by the large number of mourners collapsing due to overcrowding, emotional distress, and exhaustion. Despite tight security and organized efforts, medical teams are stretched thin, struggling to attend to the growing number of people fainting in the heat and emotional turmoil.
- Over six stands in the 12,000-capacity stadium are now occupied by mourners, surpassing initial containment efforts.
- John Otieno from the Red Cross stated they are "overwhelmed" by the situation.
- Authorities have urged calm and assured that the viewing period will continue until 3 pm.
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