Massive crowds gather in Nairobi as Raila Odinga’s body arrives from India during seven days of national mourning.
Kenya stood still on Thursday as thousands of mourners thronged the streets of Nairobi to welcome home the body of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, whose death in India sent shockwaves across the nation.
The emotional scenes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport forced aviation authorities to suspend flights temporarily, citing the need to restore order and ensure public safety.
Initially taken to Parliament Building for public homage, Odinga’s body was later moved to Kasarani Stadium after an overwhelming surge of supporters scaled gates and barricades in grief-fueled defiance.
President William Ruto declared seven days of national mourning, describing Odinga as “a relentless champion of democracy and justice.”
The crowd, waving green branches in unity and respect, painted a moving portrait of Kenya’s enduring reverence for a man who shaped its modern political identity.
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