President William Ruto has described the decision to have the late Raila Amollo Odinga’s body lie in state at the Parliament Buildings as a profound national gesture of honour, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping Kenya’s democratic and political journey. In a statement shared on X on Friday, October 17,…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accompanied by his son Jomo Kenyatta, arrived at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday morning to attend the state funeral of the late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and long-serving opposition leader. A video clip seen by this publication captured the emotional moment the former head…
The People’s Liberation Party leader, Martha Karua, has called on President William Ruto’s administration to put an end to extrajudicial killings and abductions in the country, saying that doing so would be the truest way to honour the legacy of the late Raila Odinga. Speaking during a live interview on…
A wave of emotion swept through Nyayo National Stadium as mourners and supporters of the late former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, broke into his signature political anthem “Bado Mapambano” during the state funeral service. The song, which became synonymous with Raila’s decades-long fight for democracy, symbolized his unwavering spirit and…
Kenya is witnessing a moment of history as Nyayo Stadium overflows with thousands of mourners, world leaders, and dignitaries who have gathered to pay tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga — a man whose name became synonymous with democracy, justice, and unity across Africa. The revered opposition leader and…
The late Raila Amolo Odinga, long-time leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and one of Kenya’s most influential political figures, will be laid to rest with the honours of a state funeral, the National Funeral Committee has announced. While the nation prepares for this solemn farewell, many Kenyans have…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced operational adjustments to meet the surge in travel demand ahead of the state burial of the late Raila Amolo Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County. In a statement shared on the airline’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, October 17, 2025, the national carrier confirmed…
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka was overcome with emotion at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday, October 17, 2025, as he joined Kenyans in mourning the late Raila Amolo Odinga, his long-time political ally and close friend. In a video shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Kalonzo…
Kenya is witnessing a historic moment today as Nyayo Stadium fills to capacity with thousands of mourners, world leaders, and dignitaries united in paying tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga a man whose life and legacy reshaped Kenya’s political and democratic landscape. The State Funeral, held on Friday, October…