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…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appealed to Kenyans to remain peaceful and avoid violence in the aftermath of the death of party leader Raila Odinga. Speaking at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna urged supporters to honour Raila’s memory by upholding the…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General, Edwin Sifuna, has issued an apology to party members and Kenyans over the delay in officially confirming the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Addressing the media on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Sifuna acknowledged that reports of Raila’s death had circulated earlier…
Tense scenes unfolded on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, outside the Karen residence of the late ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga, as hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects following news of his sudden death. In viral footage circulating online, a section of emotional supporters — mostly youth — were…