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…
There was a brief moment of tension at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after police fired tear gas to disperse large crowds of mourners who had gathered ahead of the public viewing of the late Raila Odinga’s body. Thousands of supporters arrived at the venue early in the…
The National Funeral Committee has announced a change of venue for the public viewing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s body, moving the event from Parliament Buildings to Kasarani Stadium due to the overwhelming number of mourners. By Thursday morning, thousands of Kenyans had already filled the…
The Kenya Airways flight carrying the delegation dispatched to India to repatriate the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga became the world’s most tracked aircraft on aviation platform Flightradar24 on Wednesday night. Shortly after taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 6:30 p.m., the…
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…