On Saturday, thousands gathered in western Kenya to honor the memory of the late Raila Odinga, a venerated political leader. This day represented the most significant moment of mourning amid a series of commemorative events that have tragically claimed at least five lives this week. Heartfelt cries of “Baba” (father) and “We are orphans” resonated throughout Kisumu, Odinga’s hometown, as his coffin was airlifted into the city’s stadium by helicopter. The 80-year-old statesman passed away on Wednesday in India, reportedly due to a heart attack, triggering a wave of national grief, particularly among the Luo community in western Kenya. Reporting from Nairobi, Bastien Renouil for FRANCE 24.
Kenya Unites in Grief: Thousands Flock to Pay Tribute as Beloved Politician Raila Odinga’s Body Returns Home
