Military personnel took over operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of the arrival of the body of late Raila Odinga.

The personnel were also in charge at Parliament, where the body was to be taken for public viewing on Thursday afternoon.

This is after President William Ruto announced Odinga will be accorded a State Funeral.

Security was tight at the airport and parts of the city ahead of the arrival of the body.

A National Security Council meeting chaired by President Ruto ordered enhanced security across the country.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered more personnel to be deployed to major urban areas in the next three days before the burial of Odinga.

This was after goons disguised as mourners attacked and robbed motorists and pedestrians in parts of the city on Wednesday after the announcement of the death of Odinga.