US EditionKenyans Swarm Home of Fallen 'Hero' Raila Odinga
Raila Odinga spent eight years imprisoned under authoritarian rule and championed Kenya's 2010 constitution, becoming a symbol of democracy despite never winning the presidency.
- Supporters flocked to Raila Odinga's Karen home hours after he died at 80 in India, with emotional scenes at the gate.
- Raila Odinga built his reputation as a fighter for democracy and champion of the Luo tribe, spending eight years imprisoned under Daniel arap Moi and backing the 2010 constitution.
- Witnesses described emotional scenes as Johnson Omongi, 25, walked three hours to the home calling Odinga irreplaceable, while Ismael Ondego, 42, carried two placards reading One Love and said, `He was courageous enough to shake the hands of the presidents who had stolen his victories`.
- Supporters warned his passing creates a leadership void, with critics saying Odinga's alliances with President William Ruto weakened opposition and supporters saying his death robbed them of their future.
- Mourners invoked historic leaders as they converged at his Nairobi home, with some comparing Raila Odinga to Nelson Mandela while an Odinga aide sat quietly in the garden on a plastic chair.
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Leader of the opposition and tireless combatant for democracy, Raila Odinga died in India. Her supporters mourn "Baba", an icon of several generations.
The Killeen Daily Herald
Kenyans swarm home of fallen 'hero' Raila Odinga
"A king", "a hero", "Nelson Mandela", "Jesus Christ" -- no superlatives were too much for the crowd that came to mourn the death of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga at his Nairobi home on Wednesday.
Funeral Service for Raila Odinga to Be Held Friday at Nyayo Stadium
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 15 – The Government has announced that a State Funeral Service for Raila Odinga will be held on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium. According to the national funeral committee chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Odinga’s body will arrive at JKIA at 8:30am on Thursday, where it will be received by President William Ruto before proceeding to Lee Funeral Home. Public viewing at Parliament Buildings is scheduled from 12:00p…
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