Raila Odinga Junior Was Overcome With Grief, While Viewing His Father’s Body

Raila Odinga passed away after suffering a heart attack while in India, where he had traveled for treatment
After the initial commotion at the Kasarani Stadium, the body search process finally started at around 4:45pm
His son, Raila Odinga Junior, paid his last respects, giving a heartfelt gesture as his final farewell

The activity of viewing the body of the late former prime minister Raila Odinga officially started in the Kasarani sports field.

Raila Odinga Junior bid his father goodbye with a powerful gesture. Photo: BTG.
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Raila’s body was prepared in a VIP guest room in Kasarani, where senior government officials and his family viewed it in private.

His body was in good condition, the casket decorated with the Kenyan flag and with a coat of arms on the inside, while his elegant hat was carefully placed at the bottom.

Mourners came out in large numbers to honor the fallen politician, thus forcing a change in plans previously announced by the Deputy President Kithur Kindiki.

What respect did Raila Odinga Junior show to his father?

President William Ruto he led the process of viewing the council, first going to the casket and bowing respectfully.

Raila Odinga Junior appeared to be overcome with grief as he approached his father’s coffin, walking behind his mother, Ida Odinga, who pulled him close to comfort him.

He was then seen extending his hand towards the casket, signaling a final farewell to his father.

Pain was written on his face as he craned his neck to get a good look at his father’s body, memories of their time together filled his mind.

All that time, his sister Rosemary stood by his side, showing solidarity in times of grief.

He then led him in making the sign of the cross, as the Catholic faithful do, before they remained silent for about a minute, looking at Raila in silence, before leaving, after saying goodbye to their last elder.

Netizens console Raila Odinga Junior

Photos of Junior looking at Raila’s body caught the attention of many Kenyans online who wrote messages of comfort.

Here are some of their comments:

Cherotich Chepkwony:

“Sorry for the loss brother.”

Roselyn Kavyu:

“Sorry Junior, God give you strength.”

George Oduor would:

“Don’t worry my friend, God is in control and everything will be fine. The old man knows you loved him and is in a better place. Rest in peace Tinga.”

Genius:

“May God give you strength in this difficult time.”

Raila Odinga died while in India. — Raila Odinga’s body was found in the rest room inside the Kasarani Stadium. Photo: Raila Odinga, BTG.
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What you need to know about Raila’s funeral

The memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17 at the Kasarani Sports Stadium, after the venue was changed from the Nyayo Stadium.
President Ruto’s government declared Friday a public holiday in honor of the late leader.
Raila Odinga will be buried on Sunday, October 19 at his home in the village in a private burial ceremony.