- Raila Odinga’s body was received at JKIA by a crowd of mourners, as the anxiety quickly increased as emotions rose
- As the motorcade began its journey to Lee Funeral Home, riots broke out as mourners flooded Mombasa road causing delays
- Raila’s brother, Oburu Oginga, asked the crowd to allow the procession to pass, after the traffic stopped
The body of the late former prime minister Raila Odinga has arrived in Kenya from India.
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The former ODM leader passed away after suffering a heart attack during a morning walk.
Raila had traveled to India to seek medical treatment.
Did Raila’s body reach Lee Funeral Home?
After being touched, Raila’s body was received by government officials, including President William Ruto and his family, including his wife, Ida.
The funeral committee had announced that the next stop would be Lee Funeral Home, before the public viewing at Parliament House.
However, chaos broke out as hundreds of mourners took to the streets to accompany the body of the late politician to Lee Funeral Home.
Mombasa Road was flooded with mourners, which brought traffic to a standstill and reduced the procession.
Amid the commotion, Raila’s brother, Oburu Oginga, climbed atop one of the vehicles in the procession, pleading with the mourners to allow the procession to move.
He even used the public address system and spoke to the crowd in Dholuo, but his appeals were drowned out by chants and shouts.
Deputy President Kithur Kindiki he intervened, urging the crowd to remain respectful and allow Raila’s family to pay their last respects.
“The family of our late leader is here. They have been asking if you can allow his children, his wife and other family members to pay their last respects, as the body will be taken to the Parliament to be viewed by the public,” he said.
Cabinet Secretary Dating Murkomen and the governor of Homa Bay county, Gladys Wanga, also intervened as the situation worsened, and finally Governor Wanga persuaded the mourners to allow the procession to continue, although it is progressing slowly.
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What you need to know about Raila’s reception
The viewing of Raila’s body was moved from the Parliament Grounds to the Kasarani Stadium after mourners overwhelmed security officers at the Parliament.
Winnie Odinga he left the plane carrying his father’s remains, clutching his white fedora hat, which he wore many times.
Raila Odinga Junior walking hand in hand with Ida Odinga’s mother as they went to receive the body.
Ruth Odinga was depressed, which made her Stay Mudavadi to comfort him when they received Raila’s remains.
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October 17 will be a public holiday?
In related news, TUKO.co.ke reported that President William Ruto’s government declared Friday, October 17, a public holiday.
The announcement was made in a government gazette notice published on Thursday, October 16.
The holiday will be celebrated to honor the late former prime minister with a national funeral service at Nyayo Stadium.
The last funeral service will be held at his home in the village on Sunday, October 19.
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