Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledged that security agencies were unprepared for the challenges during the funeral proceedings for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his sudden death on October 15, 2025.

• Murkomen admitted that Raila's passing caught the ministry off guard, leading to significant logistical strain, particularly during the body's reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
• Thousands of supporters overwhelmed security at JKIA, forcing the initial viewing ceremony to be moved from Parliament buildings to Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
• Security resorted to using live bullets at Kasarani to control the crowd, with Murkomen crediting his team for prompt improvements in arrangements from the airport to Kasarani, Nyayo, Kisumu, and Bondo.