Africa: Coalition Presses UNEP Over 'Opaque' Used Clothing Project

A high-profile coalition of second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers, and academic experts from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America has published an open letter to… Read more »

Kenya: Vandals Uproot Senate Pedestrian Gate Amid Standoff Over Raila Viewing

Rowdy individuals vandalized and uprooted the pedestrian gate leading to the Senate on Thursday, following a heated standoff over public access to the precincts. Read more »

Kenya: Chaotic Scenes in Parliament As Raila Supporters Attempt to Force Their Way in

Chaos broke out outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi on Thursday as mourners tried to force their way into the compound as they waited for the arrival of former Prime Minister… Read more »

Kenya: Flight Ferrying Raila Odinga's Body Touches Down

The Kenya Airways flight RAO001, carrying the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, has landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »

Kenya: Health Ministry Deploys 36 Ambulances for Medical Coverage During Reception of Raila's Body

The Ministry of Health has deployed 36 ambulances to provide emergency medical coverage during the arrival and reception of the body of the late Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga at Jomo… Read more »

Kenya: Oburu Odinga Formally Announces Raila's Death in Bondo

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga on Thursday led the Odinga family in formally announcing the death of his younger brother, former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, at the family's… Read more »

Kenya: Public Viewing of Raila's Body Gets Underway At Kasarani 5 Hours Behind Schedule

The public viewing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body is finally underway at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani -- five hours behind schedule. Read more »

Kenya: Username Properties Launches Username Sacco to Deepen Access to Affordable Finance

Real estate firm Username Properties Ltd has launched Username Sacco, a new financial institution designed to expand access to affordable finance for Kenyans both locally and… Read more »

Kenya: Court Shoots Down Suit Challenging Raila's 72-Hour Burial Plan

The High Court has declined to stop former Prime Minister Raila Odoinga's burial following a petition filed to contest the 72-hour deadline set for his burial. Read more »

Kenya: Chaotic Scenes As Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Raila Supporters in Kasarani

Chaotic scenes were witnessed at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Thursday afternoon as police lobbed teargas to disperse supporters of the late Orange Democratic… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu Clergy Dismayed At Treatment of Raila's Body in Nairobi

A wave of disappointment and dismay has been registered by the Kisumu clergy following what they termed as disgraceful and disrespectful treatment of the late Raila Amolo Odinga's… Read more »

Kenya: JKIA Reopens After Closure Due to Odinga's Mourners Infiltration

Jkia has reopened after being shut for about two hours following an infiltration of the late Raila Odinga mourners whop had gathered to receive his body. Read more »

Kenya: DTB Reports Rise in SME Lending As Economy Rebounds

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya says lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is on the rise, buoyed by a stronger economy, easing inflation, and lower interest rates. Read more »

Kenya: Heartbreak and Disorder - Thousands Storm JKIA Disrupting Raila State Reception

Commotion broke out at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Thursday morning as thousands of mourners thronged the grounds to receive the body of former Prime Minister Raila… Read more »

Kenya: Chaos At JKIA As Crowds Overwhelm Security During Raila's Arrival

The state reception for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) descended into chaos as supporters thronged the airport, overwhelming… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Leads State Reception of Raila Odinga's Body At JKIA

President William Ruto was Thursday morning leading the State reception for the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »

Kenya: Flags Fly At Half-Mast As Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga

Flags across Kenya in key government offices, including the Official Residence of President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi and that of his Deputy Kithure Kindiki in Karen… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Awaits Arrival of Raila's Body From India

The body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is en route to Kenya from India, where he passed away while receiving treatment. Read more »

Kenya: Friday Declared Public Holiday to Honor Odinga

According to a special notice published in the Kenya Gazette, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the declaration under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act. Read more »

Kenya: KQ Renames Flight Carrying Late Raila Odinga to Rao001

Kenya Airways (KQ) has renamed the flight carrying the late Raila Odinga to RAO001, a special code assigned in his honour as the aircraft entered Kenyan airspace from Ethiopia. Read more »

Kenya: KQ203 Changes Call Sign to RAO001 As Raila Odinga's Body Enters Kenyan Airspace

The Kenya Airways flight ferrying the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga from India has officially changed its call sign from KQ203 to RAO001 as it entered Kenyan… Read more »

Kenya: Raila Flight Becomes Most Tracked Worldwide Ahead of Arrival

The Kenya Airways flight carrying the remains of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been renamed RAO001 and has become one of the most tracked flights worldwide,… Read more »

Kenya: Seven in Ten CEOs Expect Agoa Expiry to Hurt Businesses

Seven in ten bank CEOs and other private sector leaders expect the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), along with new trade tariffs and policy shifts, to… Read more »

Kenya: KAA Orders 2hr Shutdown of JKIA Airspace to Allow Security Re-Screening After Breach By Raila Supporters

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced a temporary closure of the airspace over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to allow for enhanced security operations… Read more »

Kenya: Arsenal Was in the Late Raila's Blood, Speaker Wetang'ula Eulogizes

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has eulogized the late former Prime Mnister Raila Odinga as a great States man who loved watching his beloved club Arsenal play. Read more »