Elizabeth Macheka Tsvangirai, widow of the late Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, has arrived in Kenya to offer her condolences to Mama Ida Odinga and the Kenyan people following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking from Opoda Farm in Siaya County on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Ida…
Multiple people were injured on Saturday, October 18, 2025, following a stampede at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, where thousands of mourners had gathered to view the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The tragedy unfolded as crowds surged toward the main viewing area,…
Mama Ida Odinga has appealed to Kenyans to maintain calm and unity throughout the funeral proceedings of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, emphasizing that peace would best honor his legacy. Speaking during a press briefing in Bondo, Siaya County, Ida expressed gratitude for the outpouring of sympathy she…
The body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has arrived at his Opoda Farm home in Bondo, Siaya County, marking the beginning of the final phase of national mourning before his burial on Sunday. The military aircraft transporting the remains touched down in Bondo shortly after 3…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has paid a moving tribute to Kenya’s former Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a “true champion of democracy” and a beacon of resilience and reconciliation in African politics. In a statement released early Saturday, Obama lauded Odinga’s lifelong…
Security has been significantly heightened at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu as preparations continue for the public viewing of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s body. Thousands of mourners began streaming into the venue early on Friday, October 18, 2025, where a strong multi-agency security presence ensured…
An overwhelming wave of grief and reverence swept through Kisumu on Friday, October 18, 2025, as thousands of mourners filled Mamboleo Stadium to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The revered statesman, celebrated both locally and internationally as a champion of democracy and social justice, passed away…
The body of Kenya’s late former Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga, arrived at Kisumu International Airport early Saturday morning aboard a Kenya Air Force military jet, marking a deeply emotional moment for thousands of mourners gathered to receive the revered statesman. The aircraft touched down at 7:30 a.m. on October…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has announced plans to lobby the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Delegates Convention (NDC) to formally elect Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga as the official successor to the late party leader Raila Amolo Odinga. Speaking during a press briefing at Opoda Farm in Siaya County…
Wiper Democratic Movement Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the organisers of the state funeral for the late Raila Amolo Odinga, accusing them of sidelining the united opposition during the ceremony held at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, October 17, 2025. Speaking shortly after the requiem mass, Kalonzo expressed disappointment…