Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga, the younger sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has strongly condemned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for making remarks that appeared to celebrate her brother’s passing. In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Ruth described Kahiga’s comments…
ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has accused Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga of serving as a mouthpiece for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his controversial remarks about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Wanga condemned Kahiga’s comments…
ODM Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has strongly criticised Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga over his recent remarks regarding the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying that Raila would have chosen compassion over hostility even in moments of provocation. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter)…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has officially resigned as Vice-Chair of the Council of Governors (CoG) and issued a public apology following widespread backlash over remarks perceived to have celebrated the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Governor Kahiga extended a heartfelt apology to…
Comedian and media personality Oga Obinna has weighed in on Tom Daktari’s recent criticism of artistes promoting their tribute songs to Raila Odinga on YouTube, defending the practice as both normal and necessary in today’s digital era. In a video posted on Instagram on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Obinna said…
Musician and former Starehe MP Charles Kanyi, popularly known as Jaguar, has shared a heartfelt memory of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, revealing that the veteran leader once described his hit track “Kigeugeu” as his favourite song a moment that profoundly shaped his music career. Speaking during a…
Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has issued a strong message to political leaders, urging them to channel public resources into improving the country’s healthcare system instead of seeking treatment abroad. Through a series of Instagram stories, the Rich Beauty CEO criticised the persistent culture of wealthy politicians and businesspeople…
Tanzanian music icon Ali Saleh Kiba, popularly known as Alikiba, has urged older generations particularly those aged 80 and above to embrace life with joy and gratitude, drawing inspiration from the late Raila Odinga’s long and accomplished journey. Speaking in Nairobi on Saturday, October 18, 2025, ahead of his scheduled…
Raila Odinga’s younger sister, Ruth Odinga, has opened up about the uneasy relationship between the late former Prime Minister and Kenya’s Generation Z, acknowledging both the criticism and affection that defined their interactions in his final years. Speaking to the press at the Opoda family home in Bondo, Ruth noted…
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…