Tear Gas Flown as Mourners Clash at Raila Odinga’s Memorial Ceremony in Kenya

Kenya: Dozens injured in stampede at Odinga funeral

Kenya is holding a state funeral for late opposition leader Raila Odinga, who President William Ruto hailed as a "pivotal" figure in the country's democracy.

Kenyan Police Fire on Mourners at Raila Odinga Memorial

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered at a stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, to pay their respects to opposition leader Raila Odinga. At least two people were killed, Kenya’s head of police operations told The Associated Press.

Tear Gas Flown as Mourners Clash at Raila Odinga’s Memorial Ceremony in Kenya

Chaos erupted during the public memorial of Raila Odinga in Nairobi, with police resorting to tear gas to control crowds of mourners. The former Prime Minister’s body was returned from India, sparking large gatherings and high emotions. The memorial, held in a stadium filled beyond capacity, saw mourners storm restricted areas, resulting in a stampede and heightened security measures to restore order.

Police fire tear gas at crowds mourning former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga

Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.

Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse mourners at Raila Odinga's public viewing – video

Kenyan security forces fired into the air and deployed teargas on Thursday to disperse thousands of mourners who had gathered at the Kasarani stadium to view the body of deceased opposition leader Raila Odinga. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics for decades, once a political prisoner, and five-time presidential candidate, died on Wednesday at age 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment. Chaos erupted when a crowd bre…

Kenya: Chaotic Scenes As Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Raila Supporters in Kasarani

Nairobi -- Chaotic scenes were witnessed at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Thursday afternoon as police lobbed teargas to disperse supporters of the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Leader Raila Odinga.