Kenyan police fire tear gas at mourners during former Prime Minister Odinga’s public viewing
Summary
Police in Kenya used tear gas on a gathering of mourners at a public viewing for Raila Odinga, a former Prime Minister who passed away in India. The event took place in a large stadium in Nairobi, where people had come to pay their respects. A state funeral and additional public viewings are planned in the coming days.Key Facts
- Tear gas was used by Kenyan police at a public viewing for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
- The incident occurred at a football stadium with 60,000 seats after mourners escorted Odinga's body from the airport.
- Odinga died at the age of 80 in India after collapsing during a morning walk.
- A stampede happened when mourners fled the tear gas, resulting in injuries.
- Odinga's body received a ceremonial arrival in Nairobi, including a water cannon salute.
- A state funeral is planned for Odinga at his rural home on Sunday.
- Friday has been declared a public holiday in Kenya for a state funeral service in Nairobi.
- Odinga was a significant figure in Kenya's democracy efforts and had run for president five times.
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