The Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. In a Gazette Notice released on Thursday, CS Murkomen stated that the national holiday will give Kenyans an opportunity to mourn, reflect,…
The National Funeral Committee on the State Funeral of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, co-chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, has officially confirmed that the former Prime Minister will be laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in accordance with his family’s wishes. Speaking during a press briefing held…
Ohangla star Evans Ochieng Owino, better known by his stage name Prince Indah, has announced the release of a heartfelt tribute song dedicated to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and revered statesman, whose death earlier today has plunged the nation into mourning. In an emotional statement…
There were dramatic scenes outside Parliament Buildings on Thursday, October 16, 2025, as thousands of mourners scaled the perimeter wall in anticipation of viewing the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Crowds began assembling as early as 4:00 a.m., filling the streets surrounding Parliament as they…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appointed Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga as the acting party leader following the passing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Addressing the media on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) confirmed that Oburu Raila’s elder brother and…
A massive crowd of mourners that flooded Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, to receive the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga forced the military and airport security to abandon the carefully planned official reception ceremony. According to the initial program,…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced the temporary suspension of operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a major security breach occurred during the arrival of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s remains. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the authority confirmed…
Nairobi descended into chaos on the morning of Thursday, October 16, 2025, as thousands of mourners flooded the streets leading to Parliament Buildings, pushing through security barriers and scaling perimeter walls in anticipation of viewing the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The body of the…
There were deeply emotional scenes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the morning of Thursday, October 16, 2025, as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived from India. The atmosphere was charged with grief, reverence, and disbelief as thousands gathered to welcome home the man fondly…
President William Ruto has confirmed that the government has sent a high-level delegation to India to oversee the repatriation of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s body following his death in Kerala, India. Addressing the nation from State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Ruto paid tribute…