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…
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 late Raila Odinga, Kenya’s veteran opposition leader and one of Africa’s most enduring political figures, will be remembered for his signature style of politics — the “handshake.” Through these strategic alliances, Odinga built bridges across rival camps, stabilised governments, and expanded his influence, even without ever occupying the presidency.…
The White House has sharply criticized the Nobel Committee after it awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan pro-democracy leader María Corina Machado, accusing the committee of valuing “politics over peace” by overlooking U.S. President Donald Trump. Announced on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Nobel Committee praised Machado for…
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight to promote democratic rights and peaceful political change in her country. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, announcing the award on October 10, 2025, praised the 58-year-old industrial engineer for her “tireless work promoting…