- A heartbreaking video showed the remains of late ODM leader Raila Odinga being loaded into the cargo hold of a Kenya Airways plane for transport back home
- On Wednesday night, a Kenyan delegation led by Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Oburu Oginga, Raila’s older brother, arrived in India to oversee the repatriation of his body to Kenya.
- Raila’s state funeral is scheduled for the next three days, as Kenya prepares to receive one of its most influential political figures this morning.
Video showing the remains of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga being loaded in the cargo area of the KQ plane has broken the hearts of Kenyans.
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The political stalwart met his death on Wednesday, October 15, in India, where he had been receiving treatment for about a week.
The politician is said to have suffered a heart attack early Wednesday morning, while he was walking in the morning at the medical center.
Return of Raila’s body
On Wednesday night, the Kenyan delegation led by the Prime Minister Stay Mudavadi and Raila’s elder brother, Oburu Oginga, arrived in India to receive his remains.
A heartbreaking video showed his coffin draped in the Kenyan flag, ready to be brought home for a national funeral that will take place in the next three days.
The video was shared on Facebook by Kenya Airways.
“KQ203 is ready to bring home the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, a beloved leader. Our thoughts are with the nation,” the clip quoted.
KQ also revealed that the plane carrying Raila’s body home is being followed by many Kenyans who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of his remains.
According to the Prime Minister, the KQ flight is scheduled to land at 9.30 am, Thursday, October 16.
“We have secured his body, and preparations have been completed for his return home. The plane carrying the body of this great Kenyan child is scheduled to land at JKIA at 9:30 am on Thursday, where he will be received by HE President William Samoei Ruto and the nation he loved so much,” he said.
The video of Raila’s body in the plane breaks hearts
The piece has touched many Kenyans, as many admitted that the truth of Raila’s death hit them hard after watching his body being brought back home.
Here are some comments:
Verafrida M Kavete said: “In our stories, we didn’t expect Baba to go so soon; one way or another, we chased him. We loved him. He was a true child of the soil. And now, he is being sent home like baggage. We refuse, we are hurt and broken.”
Lynn Kosome said: “Indians have treated Raila with the respect and care he deserves, even in death. Thank you so much, our Indian brothers and sisters.”
Damaris Mwangi “One thing is certain, you left a legacy, books will be written about you, our great children, elders will learn about you, a dark day in the history of Kenya. To the KQ staff, I know it is not easy for all of you. May God give you strength.”
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