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Kenya: Stampede at Odinga funeral injures, kills several

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Gasia Ohanes | Beenish Javed
October 17, 2025Advertisement
Thousands gathered in Nairobi to mourn the late Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, a key figure in the country's fight for democracy. President William Ruto praised his legacy, while mourners hailed Odinga as the "father of freedom." The funeral turned tragic when a stampede broke out, causing multiple deaths. The unrest echoed events from the previous day, when police fired on crowds at Odinga's lying-in-state, killing several.