India Gave Raila Military Honours, Modi Personally Ordered Airlift: Mudavadi
Mudavadi described the move as an exceptional gesture as a historic mark of respect for one of Africa’s most influential statesmen. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally ordered military honors for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, including an airlift of his body from Kochi to Mumbai on a military aircraft. This exceptional gesture marked India's respect for the influential Kenyan statesman.
- Mudavadi led a Kenyan delegation to India on October 15, just hours after Odinga's passing.
- The delegation was received at a restricted military terminal in India, where they were informed of Modi's personal intervention.
- Kenya Airways flight KQ203 was redesignated RAO-001 for the return journey, a final tribute to Raila Amolo Odinga.
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During the funeral service, new information was shared about Raila Odinga's final weeks. President William Ruto revealed previously undisclosed details about the former Prime Minister's struggles with illnesses. Raila's elder brother, Oburu Odinga, disclosed that President Ruto was not only aware of Raila's illness but had also facilitated his travel to India for treatment. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi further revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally ordered military honors for Odinga in India. This included an airlift of his body from Kochi to Mumbai on a military aircraft.
