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Security at the airport had been heightened earlier, with both police and military personnel ensuring the venue was prepared for the arrival of the Kenya Airways flight carrying Odinga’s remains from India.
The Kenya Airports Authority personnel made repeated appeals for calm, but their efforts were drowned by the cries of mourners desperate to catch a glimpse of the casket. Tension heightened when the coffin, draped in the Kenyan flag, was brought out of the plane, prompting louder wails across the tarmac.
The ceremonial gun carriage, freshly polished and gleaming, awaited to bear the casket draped in the national flag. Security personnel maintained tight control around the airport, with members of the public kept at a distance to prevent commotion as emotions ran high among supporters gathered outside.
Armed police and military officers have cordoned off all access routes to the facility, with checkpoints mounted along Valley Road and Argwings Kodhek Road. Only selected family members, authorised government officials, and accredited personnel are being allowed entry.
Ruto, who arrived shortly after 9:08 am, is leading the country’s leadership in welcoming the remains of the opposition leader who passed away on Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment in India. His Deputy, Kithure Kindiki, was among the first senior government officials to reach the airport to oversee the final arrangements for the solemn reception.
Oluga said each ambulance has been fitted with both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment, enabling paramedics and medical teams to respond to any medical emergency.
Rishad Abdulrahim Sheikh, identified as the leader, and Muamar Mutua Mohammed, who managed logistics and coordinated drug movement through JKIA, were among those detained.
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit carried out further checks and discovered that the suspect had ingested narcotics. Under medical supervision, she later excreted three cocaine pellets, and authorities believe additional drugs may remain inside her. She is being closely monitored as the investigation continues.
Corporal Nzuve’s family, including his mother Serah Nzuve, joined the police leadership to receive the officer. He lost his life on 1st September 2025 while serving with the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti.
Data from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) shows that the country’s flower exports fell by Sh72.1 billion from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, with exporters losing Sh1.4 billion in earnings.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi supported the proposal, saying the development is already listed among the government’s planned projects and remains a top priority.