The sun had barely risen on October 15 when Kenya awoke to the shocking news that its veteran leader, Raila Odinga, had died while in India at the age of 80. According to hospital officials in Kerala, he suffered a heart attack during a morning walk.

From that moment, the country entered mourning—not just for the man, but for the era he symbolised. As the afternoon progressed and the news took hold, thousands gathered at his Nairobi residence, waving twigs (a traditional symbol of respect and unity) and Kenyan flags, grieving deeply for “Baba,” as he was fondly known.

By October 16, his body had been flown back on a Kenya Airways special-flight , with thousands braving airport security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi to pay their respects. The arrival ce

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