Kenya Airways has increased its flights to Kisumu over the weekend ahead of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s burial ceremony. In a statement on X, the national carrier said the move was taken to accommodate the high travel demand following a surge in bookings. On Friday, 17 Oct: there was additional flights KQ656 (1330 HRS) & KQ658 (1900 HRS)Saturday, 18 Oct: Additional flight KQ650 (0650 HRS) , KQ654 (0805 HRS) upgraded to Boeing 737,Sunday, 19 Oct:KQ654 (0805 HRS)upgraded to Boeing 737.KQ671 (1900 HRS) upgraded to Boeing 737.MondayKQ 654 upgraded to Boeing 737 KQ670 upgraded to Boeing 737.
After a State funeral held at Nyayo National stadium in Nairobi and a public viewing of his body by Kenyans Friday, activity will now shift to Kisumu and Siaya as the final moments near , as Kenyans prepare to lay to rest one of Kenya’s greatest sons who has been celebrated for his contribution to Kenya’s multiparty democracy, freedoms and rights enjoyed in modern day Kenya.