KISUMU, Kenya: Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed at least five lives this week. There were cries of “Baba” (father) and “We are orphans” among the tens of thousands who packed the streets in Kisumu, the heartland of Odinga’s support, as his coffin arrived at the city stadium by helicopter.

Odinga, who ran five times for presidency and had profound influence on Kenyan politics, has died in India

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

Giornata di guerriglia urbana a Nairobi per il rientro del corpo dell'ex leader dell'opposizione morto in India

At least three people were injured after security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowds at Nairobi sports centre.

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Decine di persone sono rimaste ferite nella calca

Mourners carrying national flags and portraits of the late leader pay their final respects at a city stadium.

Odinga's body will next travel to his family's home region of western Kenya, where more huge crowds are expected.

Parecchi giorni di lutto collettivo per l’amatissimo politico

Kenyan political icon Raila Odinga mourned by thousands, leading to stampede at state funeral service.

KISUMU, Kenya: Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have…

The final public viewing event in the western city of Kisumu has been preceded by deaths and injuries on previous days.

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Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".

Final ceremony follows days of memorial events that left five people dead and hundreds injured during stampedes.

Supporters of the long-time opposition leaders have held several days of massive events to mark his death.