Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed the condolence book at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday to honor former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. President William Ruto observed the ceremony, which demonstrated continental unity following the death of a prominent African political figure. Faye addressed mourners at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui on Monday, describing Odinga as a great leader and extending sympathies to the Odinga family and Kenyan citizens.
Odinga was buried on Sunday at his Opoda residence in Bondo after state funeral services at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Faye arrived in Kenya on Sunday as the chief guest for Mashujaa Day events. Kenya and Senegal executed a bilateral accord on Tuesday, permitting visa-free travel for diplomatic and ordinary passport holders for periods not exceeding 90 days. The agreement aims to strengthen trade connections and tourism between the two nations.
Odinga was buried on Sunday at his Opoda residence in Bondo after state funeral services at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Faye arrived in Kenya on Sunday as the chief guest for Mashujaa Day events. Kenya and Senegal executed a bilateral accord on Tuesday, permitting visa-free travel for diplomatic and ordinary passport holders for periods not exceeding 90 days. The agreement aims to strengthen trade connections and tourism between the two nations.