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Raila Odinga’s Repatriation Flight Becomes World’s Most Tracked as Kenya Prepares for State Funeral

The Kenya Airways flight carrying the delegation dispatched to India to repatriate the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga became the world’s most tracked aircraft on aviation platform Flightradar24 on Wednesday night. Shortly after taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 6:30 p.m., the…

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Government Declares Friday, October 17, a Public Holiday to Honour the Late Raila Amolo Odinga

The Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. In a Gazette Notice released on Thursday, CS Murkomen stated that the national holiday will give Kenyans an opportunity to mourn, reflect,…

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ODM Appoints Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga as Acting Party Leader Following Raila’s Death

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appointed Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga as the acting party leader following the passing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Addressing the media on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) confirmed that Oburu Raila’s elder brother and…

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KCAA Temporarily Suspends JKIA Operations Following Security Breach During Raila Odinga’s Arrival

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced the temporary suspension of operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a major security breach occurred during the arrival of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s remains. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the authority confirmed…