Feels amazing to be back home, Raila says after landing at JKIA

He was warmly received by his supporters outside the airport at around 3 pm.

In Summary
  • Raila is expected to lead a major rally in Kibra after his arrival.
  • Opposition leaders and supporters have been mobilised to give the ODM boss a heroic welcome even as the opposition gears up for the return of mass action next week.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga after he landed in the country on April 28.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga after he landed in the country on April 28.
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Azimio leader Raila Odinga has said it feels amazing to be back in the country after one week away.

Raila has been in Dubai for the past week. 

He was warmly received by his supporters outside the airport at around 3 pm.

"Touchdown in Nairobi! It's an amazing feeling to be back home," he said.

ODM deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya, Nairobi Senator  Edwin Sifuna and Nairobi MCAs among others received him at the airport.

Raila is expected to lead a major rally in Kibra after his arrival.

Opposition leaders and supporters have been mobilised to give the ODM boss a heroic welcome even as the opposition gears up for the return of mass action next week.

National Assembly Minority leader Opiyo Wandayi said Azimio will unleash the opposition’s scheduled activities for next month during the Kibra rally.

“As a party, we are gearing to accord him a grand welcome on arrival at the JKIA, then join him in a grand procession to the people’s Baraza at the Kamkunji Grounds, Kibra, on the same day. He will address the nation at the said meeting,” the Ugunja town MP said on Wednesday.

“We appeal to all supporters of our quest for a just, fair and democratic nation that prioritizes its citizens, to turn up in large numbers and welcome Raila home and attend the Kibra rally. We further appeal to everyone attending the twin events to maintain peace and order as we have done in the past. ”

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