What President Ruto announced ahead of Raila Odinga's burial
A funeral committee, co-chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, has been formed to coordinate the burial arrangements.
President William Ruto has declared a seven-day national mourning in honour of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
In a statement, Ruto announced that Odinga will be accorded a state funeral with full honours and the national flag will fly at half-mast across Kenya and in all its diplomatic missions abroad.
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He also postponed all public engagements to join the nation in mourning and reflection.
Additionally, Ruto announced the government of India will assist in repatriating Odinga's remains.
A funeral committee, co-chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, has been formed to coordinate the burial arrangements.
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