A solemn state reception was held at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, to receive the body of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga on flight RAO001.
The former Prime Minister’s remains were returned home from India, where he died of cardiac arrest at the age of 80.
Government officials, family members, and dignitaries gathered alongside thousands of Kenyans to pay their respects as the national flag-draped casket was received with full state honours, marked by military salutes, hymns, and prayers celebrating his life of service.
Flags fly at half mast at JKIAThe honour guard at JKIAMilitary officers manning the gun carriage as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrives at JKIA.Winnie Odinga holds Raila Odinga’s favourite hat as she waits for his body to arrive at JKIACasket of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga draped in the Kenyan flagCasket of Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga received by JKIA workers
Raila’s casket received by the Military GuardCasket escorted from the airplane to Military convoyDeputy President Kindiki Kithure, Siaya senator Oburu Odinga and Security CS Kipchumba Murkomen try to address the crowd of mournersFormer Governor Kitui county Charity Ngilu and former CS Travel Najib Balala look on as crowds overwhelm the convoy.Governor of Homa Bay county, Gladys Wanga, tries to address crowd of mourners as DP Kithure looks onMourner holds up book written by Raila OdingaMourners weep and hold up shirt with image of former Prime Minister Raila OdingaSecurity forces overwhelmed by mournersMourners gather outside JKIA as the former Prime Minister’s remains rrive at the airport
A steady stream of dignitaries arrived at the VVIP offices at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi to pay their final respects to the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. Among them were President William Ruto, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as well as other senior government officials, opposition leaders, and long-time allies who came to honour his enduring legacy.
President William Ruto embraces Oburu Odinga as he arrives at the VVIP offices at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).President William Ruto embraces Mama Ida Odinga as he arrives at the VVIP offices at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).President William Ruto, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP Kithure Kindiki at the VVIP offices at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).Mama Ida Odinga at the VVIP offices at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
