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Why Raila's body never made it to Parliament

 A mourner breaks down as she waits to view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's  'Lie In State' public viewing at the premises. Raila's viewing at Parliament had been canceled and moved to Kasarani Sports Complex.October 16th,2025.[Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Parliamentary proceedings commenced at a slow pace yesterday, oblivious to the massive crowd of mourners that would later gather outside, anticipating a final glimpse of Raila Odinga’s body.

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