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Police teargass mourners at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani during public viewing on October 16, 2025. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]
A bizarre twist unfolded at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday afternoon after a swarm of bees invaded parts of the venue ahead of the public viewing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s body.
This came few minutes after police fired teargas canisters to disperse crowds that were becoming unruly, to wheel in the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for viewing.
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