Live Blog: Gov't announces last minute changes in public viewing of Raila's body

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Military personnel, who had prepared the ceremonial setup inside Parliament, were seen dismantling the structures and transporting them to Kasarani, where the public viewing will now take place under heightened security.

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Crowds waving twigs and Kenyan flags filled the airport’s perimeter, singing liberation songs and chanting “Baba! Baba!” as Odinga’s remains were offloaded from flight RAO001, the Kenya Airways aircraft that ferried him home from Kochi.

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The aircraft, which departed Kochi, India, earlier Thursday, changed its call sign from KQ203 to RAO001 upon entering Kenyan airspace in a symbolic tribute to the late opposition leader.

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After a brief military ceremony at the airport, the body will be transported to Parliament Buildings for public viewing between 12 noon and 5pm, before being taken to Lee Funeral Home for preservation ahead of Friday’s state funeral service at Nyayo National Stadium.

The decision was made during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday morning.

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The aircraft, which departed Kochi early Thursday, is expected to touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 9.30 am, where it will be received by President William Ruto, members of the Odinga family, and senior government officials.

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