Several people were reported injured on Thursday, October 16, 2025, as massive crowds gathered and surged along the route during the procession of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body to Kasarani Stadium.
According to a statement by the Kenya Red Cross team, the humanitarian organization has been attending to injuries sustained by mourners who gathered along Parliament Road and at Cabanas during the procession to Kasarani Stadium.
“We have and continue to attend to injuries sustained as crowds gathered along Parliament Road and at Cabanas during the procession of the late former Prime Minister to Kasarani Stadium, in collaboration with E-Plus Ambulances,” the Kenya Red Cross stated.
The organization confirmed that its teams are strategically positioned along key routes leading to Kasarani Stadium and the venue, providing first aid and psychosocial support to those in need.
Earlier in the day, following the arrival of the former Prime Minister’s body at JKIA, the Kenya Red Cross had announced that its response and mental health teams were on standby to provide humanitarian and psychosocial support.
“Following the arrival of the body of the late former Prime Minister, the Kenya Red Cross response and mental health teams are on standby to provide much-needed humanitarian and psychosocial support. We continue to work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of all,” the organization had stated.
The injuries come amid an overwhelming turnout of mourners, which prompted ODM to relocate the public viewing of Raila Odinga’s body from Parliament Buildings to Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
“Due to the surging number of mourners, the viewing of the body of HE Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga has been moved from Parliament buildings to Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani,” ODM announced.
The day began with dramatic scenes at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where operations were suspended for two hours after a large group of mourners breached security protocols and gained unauthorized access to restricted areas during the arrival of the former Prime Minister’s remains.
Videos circulating online showed chaotic scenes as ODM supporters scattered across the airport grounds, prompting an immediate response from security forces.
The security breach occurred just minutes before the casket was scheduled to be transferred from the aircraft to a gun carriage.
The Ministry of Health had deployed 36 ambulances to provide emergency medical coverage during the reception of Raila Odinga’s body at JKIA.
According to the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, each ambulance was fully equipped with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) facilities, and staffed with qualified paramedics, nurses, and drivers to ensure effective emergency response.
Additionally, a Port Health ambulance remained on standby at JKIA to provide supplementary medical support and coordinate with other responding teams.
