Sifuna Reveals He Still Keeps Boarding Passes From Trip to Bring Raila’s Body Home

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has revealed that he still keeps the boarding passes from the Kenya Airways flights he took to Mumbai, India, on October 15 and 16, 2025, during the journey to bring the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga back to Kenya.

In a reflection shared on Friday, October 16, 2026, Sifuna said he had preserved the tickets from KQ flights 202 and 203, which he took to and from Mumbai as arrangements were made to return the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader’s remains home.

“I kept my passes from KQ flights 202 and 203 to and fro Mumbai on 15/16 October 2025,” Sifuna said.

The senator also recalled the emotional toll of that day, admitting that he could not determine which moment had been more difficult: receiving news of Raila’s death or boarding the flight to India.

“I couldn’t tell you what the toughest part of the day was, receiving the news in the morning or taking that flight to Mumbai,” he said.

Sifuna Thanks Indian Government for Facilitating Trip

Beyond revisiting the painful memories, Sifuna expressed gratitude to the individuals and institutions that helped facilitate the journey under difficult circumstances.

He singled out the Indian High Commission in Nairobi and the Indian government for their assistance in making the trip possible.

The senator acknowledged that the arrangements involved navigating international travel requirements, expressing appreciation for the support extended during the period.

“I want to say ‘Ahsante sana’ to some key people who made everything possible in very difficult circumstances,” he said.

Sifuna specifically thanked the Indian High Commission and the Indian government, noting the extraordinary effort involved in facilitating the flight.

“The Indian High Commission in Nairobi and the Indian Government. I don’t know how many rules of international travel were bent to make that flight happen. Ahsante sana,” he added.

A Lasting Reminder of Raila’s Final Journey

Sifuna’s decision to retain the boarding passes offers a personal glimpse into the difficult days following Raila’s death in India on October 15, 2025, aged 80.

The senator’s recollection highlights the emotional burden of receiving the news and travelling to Mumbai as arrangements were made to bring the veteran politician’s remains back to Kenya.