Police open fire on crowd viewing Raila Odinga’s remains in Kenya unrest | Vantage with Palki Sharma

October 18, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTVantage by Palki Sharma

Kenyan mourners packed a stadium to pay respects to Raila Odinga, the nation’s influential opposition leader, whose body was returned after his passing in India. The farewell turned tragic when police fired on crowds, leading to chaos and panic. Odinga, aged 80, had suffered a heart attack while in Kerala for treatment. The late leader’s final journey includes a state funeral, with thousands preparing to honor him before burial on Sunday, October 19. Palki Sharma shares updates on the events surrounding Odinga’s death and the country’s response to the loss of a political icon.

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