Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has reflected on the 2018 mock swearing-in of Raila Odinga, describing it as the most difficult moment of his public service career and the ultimate test of his leadership as a national security minister. Speaking during a Citizen TV live interview on Friday,…
As final preparations for the state funeral of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga near completion, leaders from across Nyanza have appealed for peace, unity, and discipline during the mourning period. Speaking in Bondo on Friday, October 17, 2025, Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa urged residents to honour Raila’s…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta moved thousands of mourners gathered at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, October 17, 2025, with a heartfelt tribute to the late Raila Odinga a eulogy that stood out for its warmth, wit, and emotional depth. Uhuru’s address offered a rare glimpse into his private friendship with Raila,…
Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has thrown his weight behind Bondo ACK Bishop David Kodia’s bold call to end handout-driven political “empowerment forums,” saying the government should instead focus on creating genuine employment opportunities through sustainable economic reforms. Taking to X on Friday, October 17, 2025, shortly after the…
The government has confirmed that close to 100 people sustained injuries during the chaos at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday, October 16, 2025, where thousands had gathered for the public viewing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Speaking after Raila’s requiem mass on Friday, October 17, Principal Secretary…
The conspicuous absence of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from the State Funeral of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium has stirred public debate, with many Kenyans questioning why the outspoken leader failed to attend the historic event. The ceremony, attended by key figures…
The National Funeral Committee of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has announced a change in funeral arrangements, confirming that his body will remain at Lee Funeral Home for preservation ahead of the public viewing and subsequent airlift to Kisumu on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This adjustment departs…
Sub-Saharan African governments are increasingly turning to domestic borrowing to fill widening budget gaps a move that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns could heighten financial risks, squeeze private sector credit, and destabilize local banking systems. In its Regional Economic Outlook released on Thursday during the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings…
The widow of Kenya’s late former Prime Minister, Mama Ida Odinga, delivered a moving tribute to her husband during his State Funeral Service held at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on Friday, October 17, 2025. In her emotional address, Mama Ida reflected on their 52 years of marriage a union that…
The passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga has unleashed a wave of passionate mourning across the Luo nation, revealing the community’s rich and expressive traditions of grief. From Siaya to Kisumu, Homa Bay to Migori, thousands poured into the streets, markets, and villages in an emotional outpouring of…