US EditionChaos as security forces fire on mourners for Kenyan politician Odinga
Thousands of mourners gathered in Nairobi for Raila Odinga's state funeral amid security challenges that led to tear gas use and at least four fatalities, officials said.
- Kenyan security forces fired tear gas and live bullets at mourners during the public viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body, resulting in chaos and injuries.
- At least four people were killed as tensions escalated after crowds breached a stadium gate, prompting police to intervene with tear gas and live bullets.
- President William Ruto declared seven days of national mourning for Odinga, who died at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment in India.
- Thousands attended the viewing after escorting Odinga's body back from the airport, highlighting his significance in Kenya's political history as an advocate for democracy.
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Odinga's passing, monumental loss to Africa - Stanley Uzochukwu mourns Kenya's leader
Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, the Chairman/CEO of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, has penned down his heartfelt tribute to the late Kenya opposition leader, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga who died on 15th October 2025 in India. The Delborough boss, in a statement on Friday extolled the leadership and legacies of the late leader and described his death as a monumental loss not only to Kenya but to Africa and world over. ”The passing of Rt. Ho…
Seventeen hospitalised in Kenya after stampede at Odinga funeral
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Seventeen people were treated for injuries at Nairobi's Kenyatta Hospital on Friday after a stampede at the state funeral of opposition leader Raila Odinga, a source at the hospital told Reuters. Read full story
Seventeen hospitalised in Kenya after stampede at Odinga funeral – source
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Seventeen people were treated for injuries at Nairobi’s Kenyatta Hospital on Friday after a stampede at the state funeral of opposition leader Raila Odinga, a source at the hospital told Reuters. (Reporting by Giulia Paravicini, writing by Ammu Kannampilly, editing by Silvia Aloisi)
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Stampede at the funeral of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga kills 2
Two people have died and more than 100 others were injured during a stampede at a state funeral service for Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died this week at 80
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