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Explainer: Why Raila Odinga Is Being Given a State Funeral The Law Behind It Court Helicopter News presents an in-depth explainer on what qualifies as a state funeral in Kenya, following the official decision to accord Raila Amolo Odinga a state burial. Advocate Danstan Omari breaks down the law...

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