'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland
Summary
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Kisumu, Kenya, to honor former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away recently. Odinga, known for his role in Kenya's multi-party democracy, lay in state at a stadium in his political stronghold after his state funeral in Nairobi. His funeral attracted significant public attention and tributes from international figures, including former U.S. President Barack Obama.Key Facts
- Raila Odinga, Kenya's former Prime Minister, died recently in a hospital in India at the age of 80.
- Many Kenyans, wearing the orange of his Orange Democratic Movement, gathered in Kisumu to pay their respects.
- Odinga was known as a key figure in Kenya's move to multi-party democracy.
- He contested the presidency five times but did not win, citing election irregularities in his losses.
- Odinga served as Prime Minister in a unity government after a disputed election in 2007.
- Former U.S. President Barack Obama praised Odinga for his commitment to democracy and peaceful reconciliation.
- Odinga's burial is planned for Sunday in Bondo, at a private ceremony following his wishes for a prompt burial.
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