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Huge crowds welcome body of former PM Odinga to Kenya

Huge crowds welcome body of former PM Odinga to Kenya

The article discusses the public response to the return of the body of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga to the country. Huge crowds gathered to welcome the casket, prompting authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony due to the unexpected surge in mourners. Odinga, a prominent political figure in Kenya, passed away recently, and his body was brought back to the country for a state funeral. The article highlights the significant public interest and outpouring of grief surrounding Odinga's death, reflecting his impact and legacy within the Kenyan political landscape. It emphasizes the logistical challenges faced by the authorities in managing the large crowds that assembled to pay their respects to the former prime minister.

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