Raila Odinga’s supports throng at Jomo Kenyatta Intenernational Airport breaching the protocal to receive the body of the late Rt Hon. Raila Odinga which has landed in the country at 9:36AM
Members of the public would be seen climbing the aircraft that had carried the body, uncontrollably by security details.
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Chants are heard from the supporters crying for the resurrection of baba and also demanding to know the truth following his untimely demise
Large crowd is seen as they are escorting the body to lee funeral home at noon and thereafter to be taken to Parliament buildings where will be viewed by members of the public while laid in state position
The delegation which had gone to india to accompany the family of Odinga in his repatriation could not be seen as people are covering all corners and on top of casket and all government vehicles which were ready at JKIA
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President William Ruto who is leading the State reception, joined by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, senior government officials, and members of the Odinga family, in a solemn ceremony marking Odinga’s final return home
The aircraft, which departed Kochi, India, earlier Thursday, changed its call sign from KQ203 to RAO001 upon entering Kenyan airspace in a symbolic tribute to the late opposition leader
After the airport ceremony, the body will be transported to Parliament Buildings for public viewing from 12 noon to 5 pm, before being taken to Lee Funeral Home ahead of Friday’s State Funeral Service at Nyayo National Stadium.
Odinga will be laid to rest on Sunday at his Bondo home in Siaya County, following arrangements made by the National Funeral Committee co-chaired by Deputy President Kindiki and Senator Oburu Oginga