Security has been heightened at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) ahead of the funeral ceremony of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The situation is similar to the Opoda farm home where the body of Raila stayed for an overnight vigil.
Mourners from all corners of the country gathered at the institution as early as 5 am with some saying they spend the night at the institution’s grounds.
Military officers who are in charge of Raila’s state funeral set for the procession from Raila Odinga's Opoda home to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
The body should depart the Opoda farm home, anytime from now.
The National Funeral Committee on Saturday announced that the funeral service would start at 9am through to 1pm.
Security officers manage crowds of mourners at the Military officers make patrols at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)Security officers manage crowds of mourners at the Military officers make patrols at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)
“Tomorrow, the final interment ceremony will take place, starting with an interment service at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University from 9.00 am until 1.00 pm, followed by committal, final prayers and military honours at the gravesite at Kango Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County,” Deputy President Kithure Kindiki who co-chairs the committee announced.
Ahead of the arrival of the body and family, the military has been making preparations in readiness for the funeral service.
Raila was accorded a state funeral for his contribution to the many freedoms Kenyans enjoy today.
The government also announced seven days of national mourning in his honour, with flags flying at half-mast.
Raila will be buried at their family home in Kang'o ka'Jaramogi, Bondo.
The body of Raila was airlifted to his Opoda Farm residence after a public viewing at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.
Public viewings were also held at the Moi International Stadium Kasarani on Thursday and at the Nyayo Stadium on Friday.
