Kisumu residents asked to maintain calm ahead of Raila’s body viewing
Kisumu and Nyanza residents at large have been urged to maintain peace and civility on Saturday, October 18, 2025, when they will have the opportunity to pay their last respects to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu city.
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Addressing the media during the security and preparedness assessment of the venue on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and Nyanza Regional Commissioner Florah Mworoa made a passionate appeal to the residents to give a befitting send-off to their leader by ensuring they maintain peace on Saturday.
“I want to take this opportunity to request the residents of Kisumu and of the Nyanza region in general who will be here to receive the body of our fallen hero to be very peaceful,” Mworoa appealed.
The leaders said, despite the incident that happened in Nairobi, they hope and believe mourners from Nyanza will show the world they loved Odinga by maintaining peace and order.
“The people of this region love peace; let that be proven on Saturday so that you don’t shame the distinguished guests and let down our party leader, Raila Amollo Odinga,” Nyong’o stated.
They have assured the residents of their safety and that precautionary measures have been put in place to ensure the entire day’s event will run smoothly without hitches.
Additionally, Nyong’o said that they will work with various community leaders and conduct awareness campaigns on how the residents should conduct themselves that day to avert any chance of disorder.
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This comes after changes were made to the venue of the late Raila’s public viewing in Kisumu from the previous Moi Stadium to Jomo Kenyatta Stadium.
Chaos in Kasarani
Two people are feared dead after chaos erupted at Kasarani Stadium during the viewing of the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The incident happened when police opened fire while dispersing crowds that had gathered inside and outside the stadium. The viewing, which was meant to be a solemn national event, turned tragic as confusion and panic took over the venue. Witnesses at the scene said that police used tear gas to control the crowd that was trying to force its way into the stadium.
The trouble began when large groups of mourners attempted to access restricted areas despite instructions from security officers. Police responded by lobbing tear gas canisters to control the crowd, but the situation quickly escalated.
The heavy security presence at Kasarani could be seen as officers moved in to restore order. Videos circulating from the scene showed clouds of tear gas filling the air and people rushing to safety.
