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flag Kenya mourns former PM Raila Odinga after violent unrest during public viewings killed at least two.

flag On October 16, 2025, Kenya experienced violent unrest during public viewings of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body, resulting in at least two to four deaths and numerous injuries. flag Crowds gathered at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre and earlier at the airport, overwhelming security and prompting police to use live fire and tear gas to disperse the throngs. flag The chaos followed a tense standoff over access, with mourners breaching barriers and surging toward restricted areas. flag Authorities moved the viewing from Parliament to accommodate the massive turnout, but the situation escalated, sparking outrage over the use of force. flag President William Ruto declared a seven-day national mourning period and announced a state funeral. flag Odinga, a central figure in Kenyan politics for decades and a symbol of democratic resistance, was widely mourned as a father figure and champion of reform.

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