President William Ruto has this morning convened an emergency National Security Council (NSC) meeting at State House following the shocking death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
According to reports, the meeting began at around 10 a.m. and brought together the country’s top security chiefs, including Chief of Defence Forces General Kahiriri, National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director-General Nordin Haji, Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, his deputy Kindiki, and other senior officials.
Sources indicate that the gathering was called to assess the national security situation and plan the government’s response to the tragic passing of the veteran opposition leader.
Ruto is also expected to chair a special Cabinet meeting later in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m., signaling the urgency and gravity of the moment.
The back-to-back meetings underscore the government’s concern about maintaining calm and addressing the potential political and social effects of Raila’s death.
Kenyans have been plunged into deep mourning and uncertainty as the nation reflects on the loss of one of its most influential political figures who, for decades, shaped the country’s leadership and democracy.
Eyes are now on President Ruto and the National Security Council for a formal statement and possible national address later in the day.
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