Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga with State Funeral Amidst Unrest
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Raila Odinga, a prominent Kenyan politician, was fond of singing 'The Jamaican Farewell,' which reflected his life's journey marked by resilience, political struggles, and reconciliation. He passed away at age 80 in India, with plans for a state funeral and a 7-day mourning period announced by President Ruto.
- Jamaican Farewell: Raila’s favourite song Daily Nation
- 2 Dead After Kenyan Police Fire Bullets at Raila Odinga Memorial The New York Times
- Raila Odinga: Thousands of Kenyans gather in Nyayo Stadium for state funeral in Nairobi BBC
- Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga after mourning chaos Al Jazeera
- Four dead after Kenyan forces fire shots, teargas to disperse crowds at Odinga viewing Reuters
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