- Arsenal Fans Television (AFTV) has paid tribute to the late Raila Odinga in a touching message shared on social media
- AFTV is the biggest fan channel in the world, featuring fans of Arsenal in the English Premier League
- Raila was a Gunners fan and attended some of their games at the Emirates Stadium in North London
Arsenal Fans TV has sent their condolences to Kenyans and the whole world following the death of Raila Odinga.
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AFTV is the TV with the most fans in the world and home to the Premier League stars Arsenal.
It was started by Robbie Lyle in October 2012, and currently has over 1.7 million followers on YouTube. The journalist founded AFTV to provide fan-driven commentary on Arsenal.
Lyle and his staff were recently in Kenya for a seven-day visit.
What did AFTV say about Raila?
In their message, AFTV praised Raila as a ‘friend of our community’ on social media.
“Everyone at AFTV is deeply saddened by the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. As a passionate Arsenal supporter and friend to our community, his warmth and commitment inspired many.”
“His legacy will live on, not only among Arsenal fans but across Kenya, where his leadership and love for the game touched many lives.”
“Rest in peace, Mr. Odinga. Thank you for being an amazing part of the Arsenal family.”
Raila, who was an ardent Arsenal fan, was always involved with football on his social media.
“When Arsenal beat Man U it always feels like Lord’s Day,” reads one of his X posts in 2022.
National funeral of Raila Odinga
The ODM party leader had a state funeral in his memory on Friday morning at the Nyayo National Stadium.Rais William Ruto he led the country to remember a man who was very dedicated to democracy and social justice.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta he moved the crowd with his memories of his enemy turned friend. He promised to take care of Ida and Raila’s children.
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Raila suffered a heart attack in India on Wednesday. In his will, he expressed his desire to be buried 72 hours after his death, which explained the speed with which things moved.
Raila Odinga’s funeral arrangements
The funeral committee has canceled the vigil that was scheduled for Friday night at Raila’s residence in Karen.
“The National Funeral Committee wishes to announce to the public that due to unavoidable circumstances, the body of HE. The late Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga will not be taken to his residence in Karen for the night as previously planned.”
The body will instead be returned to Lee Funeral Home before being transported to Kisumu on Saturday morning.
Residents of Kisumu will have the opportunity to view the body at the Jomo Kenyatta stadium in Mamboleo and honor the man they voted for and supported until the last person in his political life.
Later, the body will travel by road to Bondo for an overnight vigil before being buried on Sunday at Opoda Farm, Siaya County.
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