Kenya: Ruto, Mourners Honour Raila With Emotional Rendition of ‘Jamaica Farewell’

Nairobi — A rare and deeply emotional moment unfolded at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday when President William Ruto led thousands of mourners in singing “Jamaica Farewell,” the late Raila Odinga’s favourite song by legendary American singer Harry Belafonte.

As the soft, nostalgic melody filled the air, the crowd — including foreign dignitaries, regional leaders, and citizens from across the country — joined the President in song, their voices blending in tribute to a man whose life and…