Kenya: Kisumu Leaders Urge Calm Ahead of Raila Odinga's Homecoming After Nairobi Chaos Leaves Four Dead

Raila Farewell: How authorities plan to avert chaos in Kisumu

A mammoth crowd is expected to turn up to pay their last respect to a man who was the torch illuminating the region's political path.

Kenya: Kisumu Leaders Urge Calm Ahead of Raila Odinga's Homecoming After Nairobi Chaos Leaves Four Dead

Kisumu -- Leaders in Kisumu have appealed to young people to keep peace and order on Saturday as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrives in the lakeside city for public viewing and an overnight vigil in Bondo.

Raila Odinga's body in Kisumu: City's significance in his life & political career

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body has arrived with residents viewing the body at Mamboleo grounds. The military plane carrying the remains of the former Prime Minister touched down at Kisumu International Airport shortly after 7am and was received a water salute. READ: Live Blog: Oburu introduces his 2 wives at Raila's State Funeral at Nyayo Stadium The body was offloaded from the aircraft onto a military chopper that transported it to M…

Raila Odinga’s Body Arrives at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu for Public Viewing

The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, for public viewing, marking a solemn moment in Kenya’s national mourning. The body was airlifted from Kisumu International Airport to the stadium, a move that caught many of his supporters by surprise. Thousands had camped at the airport expecting the convoy to travel by road. Raila’s remains arrived in Kisumu early Saturday…

Kisumu Residents Hold Night Vigils Ahead of Raila Odinga Body Arrival

Kisumu Raila Odinga night vigils transformed the lakeside city’s streets into a tapestry of flickering lights and heartfelt chants overnight, as thousands converged on the curved Ahero overpass and bustling Kondele roundabout, waving crimson banners emblazoned with “Baba Tuanakupenda” while cradling candles that snaked glowing trails through the humid air. In the shadow of his […] Source

Kisumu leaders urge calm ahead of Raila Odinga’s homecoming after Nairobi chaos leaves four dead

KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 17— Leaders in Kisumu have appealed to young people to keep peace and order on Saturday as the body of former Prime Minister Raila - Kenya breaking news