The late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s veteran opposition leader and one of Africa’s most enduring political figures, will be remembered for his signature style of politics — the “handshake.” Through these strategic alliances, Odinga built bridges across rival camps, stabilised governments, and expanded his influence, even without ever occupying the presidency.…
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has suspended the morning sitting of Parliament in response to the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Invoking his authority under Standing Order Number One, Wetang’ula announced the adjournment and directed Members of Parliament to reconvene later in the day for…
British cycling star Jack Carlin, a four-time Olympic medallist and one of Scotland’s most successful sprinters, has announced his retirement from professional track cycling at the age of 28. Carlin, who secured silver and bronze medals at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, said the decision came after…
The final phase of Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers concluded on Tuesday, with Ivory Coast, Senegal, and South Africa clinching top spots in their respective groups to complete the list of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s global showpiece. In Abidjan, Ivory Coast produced a commanding 3-0 victory over Kenya…
A coalition of Kenyan non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has accused the government of worsening economic inequality and escalating national debt, in a strongly worded briefing submitted to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday. The briefing, delivered on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings…
Cameroon’s opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma has declared victory in the October 12 presidential election, calling on long-serving President Paul Biya to respect the will of the people and accept defeat. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma announced in a Facebook address from his hometown of Garoua, located…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source from his office confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday. Details surrounding his death remain limited. According to Indian publication Mathrubhumi, Odinga who was receiving medical treatment in Kochi, southern India suffered a…