- Ida Odinga, Raila Odinga’s widow was among the delegates at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the body
- Raila passed away in India, and his body was brought back to Kenya for burial
- Chaos broke out at JKIA as mourners flooded to meet the body of the former prime minister
Photos of Ida Odinga at the reception of Raila Odinga have spread on social networks.
Source: UGC
Ida, Raila’s brother Oburu Odinga, and other leaders led by the President William Ruto they were in the special people unit of JKIA.
The plane carrying Raila landed at JKIA accompanied by 30 delegates, including Winnie and Ruth Odinga.
Winnie, who was in India with her father, informed the leader of the nation that Raila had died.
Ruto led other leaders to receive Raila’s body, and pictures soon surfaced online.
In one of the photos, Ida was seen receiving a hug from Ruto. He wore all black clothes.
Source: UGC
In another photo that made Kenyans look at Ida, she was wearing a black hat with a wide brim, a black blazer, and a floral scarf. Clothing that signifies mourning.
His hand rested near his chin, and his eyes were calm but thoughtful, as if he were having a moment of deep thought.
The picture shows how strong a person can be in their grief. Ida stands up straight, and her face shows that she is calm but determined.
It is a portrait of a woman who carries her own strength with her public grief.
His presence anchors the room, serving as a visual metaphor for leadership and continuity in the face of loss.
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