Operations at Kenya’s primary airport were suspended after an immense crowd of supporters gathered to receive the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in India yesterday. Thousands of mourners, many carrying twigs and palm branches, breached security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) shortly after Odinga’s body arrived this morning. Aviation authorities cited the unexpected surge in numbers and breaches into restricted areas as the reason for a “precautionary closure” to allow security teams to regain control and ensure safety. The public viewing ceremony, initially planned elsewhere, has been relocated to Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre due to the turnout. Odinga, 80, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest in India. His death has been met with widespread condolences from Kenyan politicians and international leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Ruto, who hailed Odinga as a “beacon of courage” and “father of our democracy.” A period of national mourning has been declared, and Odinga will be honored with a state funeral and full military honors.
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