Kenyans Mourn Former PM Raila Odinga in Kisumu Funeral Chaos
Thousands of Kenyans bid farewell to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Kisumu, mourning his death and describing him as an icon of Africa. The public viewed his body at a stadium before it was flown to his farm for burial.
Odinga, a key opposition leader in Kenya, was praised by former US President Barack Obama for his commitment to democracy and reconciliation. The funeral event was marred by chaos, leading to injuries and highlighting Odinga's enduring political legacy in the country.
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