Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events
Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events

Supporters of the long-time opposition leaders have held several days of massive events to mark his death.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim about memorial events following Raila Odinga's death is supported by multiple sources. However, the article states that Raila Odinga has been buried, which is contradicted by the sources, which indicate the funeral is occurring around the time of publication. The article appears to be minimally biased, presenting the information in a relatively objective manner.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Supporters of the long-time opposition leaders have held several days of massive events to mark his death.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms final ceremony follows days of memorial events.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms tens of thousands of people mourning the death of Raila Odinga.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Odinga is being mourned before burial.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms thousands paid their respects.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events
- Verification Source #1: States Raila Odinga is 'being laid to rest' around the time of publication.
- Verification Source #3: States Odinga is being mourned 'before burial'.
- Assessment: Contradicted by sources, which indicate the burial is happening around the time of publication, not after.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'Kenya's revered opposition leader Raila Odinga being laid to rest ...'
- Source 3: 'Dozens injured, heavy security in Kenya as Odinga mourned before burial'