Kenya: Kenya Mourns Odinga 'The President' It Never Had

Kenya is mourning the death of Raila Amolo Odinga, one of the country's most iconic and enduring political figures, who has died aged 80. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Declares Week-Long Mourning for Raila, National Flag to Fly At Half-Mast

President William Ruto has declared a seven-day period of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a foremost statesman… Read more »

Kenya: Wetangula Adjourns House As Ruto Chairs Key Security Session On Raila Death

The National Assembly was on Wednesday morning adjourned following the demise of ODM leader and longtime opposition chief Raila Amolo Odinga. Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Hospital, Insurance CEOs Announce Full Reinstatement of Coverage

The Nairobi Hospital and its insurance partners have jointly announced the full reinstatement of insurance coverage, following a stakeholder engagement and the renewal of… Read more »

Africa: 'Kenya's Foremost Statesman, Great Son of Africa' - Ruto Mourns Raila

President William Ruto has eulogised former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as "Kenya's foremost statesman and one of Africa's greatest sons". Read more »

Kenya: 'Ruto Must Go!' - Grief Turns to Anger As Mourners Chant 'No Raila, No Peace' At Karen Home

The grief that enveloped Raila Odinga's Karen residence on Wednesday morphed into raw anger and defiance as a section of mourners broke into chants of "Ruto must go!" and "No… Read more »

Kenya: From Fierce Opponents to Handshake Brothers - Uhuru Kenyatta Remembers Raila Odinga

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has remembered former Prime Minister the late Raila Odinga as a fierce opponent who later become his 'handshake' brother. Read more »

Kenya: Detention, Constitutional Reform and Handshakes - Raila Odinga Bows Out At 80

Raila, who died on Tuesday night at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment in India, was a towering figure in the country's democratic journey -- admired and contested in equal… Read more »

Kenya: Maraga, Githu Muigai Describe Raila As a Patriot

Following the death of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, a cross section of leaders have described him as a patriot and a Pan-Africanist. Read more »

Kenya: Indian Doctors Inserted Tube Into Raila's Respiratory System in Desperate Effort to Save Him

Doctors at Devamatha Hospital in Kerala made frantic, last-ditch efforts to save former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after he collapsed during his morning walk at an Ayurvedic… Read more »

Kenya: State Funeral Service for Raila Odinga to Be Held On Friday

The Government has announced that a State Funeral Service for Raila Odinga will be held on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium. Read more »

Kenya: CBK Governor Hails Late Raila Odinga's Contribution to Kenya's Economy

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge has paid tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, lauding his immense contribution to Kenya's economy, history,… Read more »

Kenya: China, Russia Mourn Raila As Kenya Sets Burial Plan in Motion

China and Russia have joined the growing list of global powers paying tribute to former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday in Kochi, India, where he… Read more »

Kenya/Cote d'Ivoire: Harambee Stars Hand Ivory Coast World Cup Ticket After a Thrashing in Abidjan

The national men's football team Harambee Stars wrapped up its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier with a 3-0 defeat away to Ivory Coast in Abidjan on Tuesday night. Read more »

Kenya: Grief, Songs and Chaos At Raila Odinga's Karen Home As Mourners Stream in

The air around Raila Odinga's Karen home was thick with grief, disbelief, and the haunting echoes of mournful songs as news of the former Prime Minister's death swept through the… Read more »

Kenya: Former Citizen TV Journalist Kimani Mbugua Passes Away

Former Citizen TV journalist has reportedly passed on. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Tasks Mudavadi to Lead Delegation to Retrieve Raila's Body From India

President William Ruto has dispatched Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to lead a high-level delegation to India to oversee the repatriation of the body of former Prime… Read more »

Kenya: MP Seeks Action On Untapped Wind Power in North Horr

North Horr MP Adhe Wario has urged the government to fast-track the utilization of the vast wind energy potential in Marsabit County, citing its importance in driving Kenya's… Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Sets Thursday Full-Day Tribute for Raila

The National Assembly will on Thursday hold a special sitting to honor the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Read more »

Kenya: Modi Mourns 'Dear Friend' Raila As Towering Statesman, Cherished Friend of India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined world leaders in mourning the death of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a "towering statesman and… Read more »

Kenya: Ida Odinga Describes Late Husband Raila As 'Half-German' During Envoy's Condolence Visit

Ida Odinga, the widow of Kenya's late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has described her husband as "half-German," in a touching reflection shared with the German Ambassador… Read more »

Kenya: Ksh17 Million Up for Grabs As Machakos Hosts Third Leg of 2025/26 Bingwafest Campaign

The third leg of Betika BingwaFest Season Two kicked off at Machakos County for the Eastern Region showdown on Monday, October 13, and is set to culminate on Sunday, October 19, at… Read more »

Kenya: State Spends Sh34.4bn Expanding Fiber-Optic Network

The government has spent Sh34.4 billion to roll out fiber-optic infrastructure across the country, according to a filing presented before the National Assembly. Read more »

Kenya: 'Pan-Africanist, Iconic African Son' - African Leaders Mourn Raila Odinga

Messages of condolence continue to pour in from across Africa following the death of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering political figure whose legacy… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Leads Government Delegation to Raila Odinga's Home in Karen

President William Ruto this afternoon led a government delegation to the Odinga family home in Karen to condole with Ida Odinga and the family following the death of former Prime… Read more »