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…
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…
Kenya is in deep mourning following the death of Raila Amolo Odinga, the country’s former Prime Minister and long-serving opposition leader, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Kerala, India, at the age of 80. Odinga’s passing has plunged the nation into grief and uncertainty, as Kenyans reflect…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined Kenyans and global leaders in mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing the loss as deeply personal and profoundly painful. In a heartfelt statement released on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the former Head of State said the news of Raila’s…
An overwhelming wave of grief swept through Karen, Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as thousands of mourners gathered outside the home of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga following the announcement of his death. The revered opposition leader, affectionately known across the country as “Baba,” passed away earlier in…
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 Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially endorsed Boyd Were as its candidate for the upcoming Kasipul by-election, marking a significant step forward for the young politician and the party. Speaking on October 8, 2025, after Were submitted his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), ODM…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has publicly addressed ongoing speculation surrounding his political loyalty, particularly his perceived shift toward Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Speaking during a radio interview on October 8, 2025, Owino dismissed claims of defecting from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), asserting that his close association with…