Raila Odinga’s body arrival at JKIA draws thousands of mourners

The planned solemnity of Raila Odinga’s final homecoming was overtaken by raw, public emotion on Thursday as thousands of mourners overwhelmed security at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, breaching barriers in a powerful, chaotic tribute to the fallen statesman.

Momentum built as the chartered flight carrying Odinga’s body landed.

Despite a heavy security presence including military, police, and National Youth Service…