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Kenyan police open fire at mourners at Odinga public viewing

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Shannon Redstall
October 16, 2025Advertisement
A public farewell for Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga turned violent as security forces fired teargas and live rounds at mourners. Chaos erupted at Nairobi's airport and later at a packed stadium, where thousands gathered to honor the man known as "Baba." Flights were suspended, and the coffin viewing was relocated amid surging crowds and grief.