Author: Lucy Mumbi

Raila Odinga’s Kisumu public viewing moved to Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo amid security concerns Oct 16, 2025

Authorities said the decision to move the viewing was informed by the need to ensure safety and smooth coordination, following chaotic scenes witnesse...

Honouring a legend: Raila Odinga’s farewell viewing extended to accommodate thousands of mourners Oct 16, 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the extended viewing will ensure every Kenyan has a chance to honour the late former Prime Minister after Friday...

Tragedy at Kasarani: Chaos erupts during Raila Odinga’s farewell, leaving three dead Oct 16, 2025

What began as a day of national mourning turned tragic when chaos erupted during Raila Odinga’s final public viewing at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, l...

Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo turns sombre as family prepares Raila Odinga’s grave Oct 16, 2025

Images from the homestead showed Oburu, family members, and church leaders praying beside Jaramogi’s mausoleum before marking the ground for excavatio...

Raila Odinga to be laid to rest next to his father in private family burial, says brother Oburu Oct 16, 2025

The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and ODM party leader will be honoured in a private family burial next to his father, following a series of...

Thousands of Kenyans unite in grief at Kasarani Stadium during public viewing of Raila Odinga Oct 16, 2025

Thousands of Kenyans have gathered at Kasarani Stadium to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga, celebrating his enduring legacy and lifelong dedicatio...

KCSE rehearsals to continue on Friday despite national holiday to honour Raila Odinga Oct 16, 2025

Senior officials at the Ministry of Education confirmed on Thursday that the exercise will not be postponed, saying any alteration would interfere wit...

Police lob teargas to disperse surging crowds at Kasarani Stadium Oct 16, 2025

The chaotic scenes unfolded as some mourners reportedly attempted to force their way into the VIP section of the 60,000-capacity stadium, prompting of...

'Jowi! Jowi!’—Thousands mourn Raila Odinga as his body arrives at Kasarani Oct 16, 2025

Mourners waved tree branches and leaves — traditional symbols of mourning and respect — as they filled the stadium’s terraces, awaiting the arrival of...

TSC reschedules teachers’ promotional interviews in honour of the late Raila Odinga Oct 16, 2025

In a circular dated October 16, 2025, and addressed to all teachers, the Commission announced that the affected interviews will now take place between...

Parliament opens doors for Kenyans to view Raila Odinga’s body on Thursday Oct 15, 2025

While Odinga had stated in his will that he wished to be buried within 72 hours of his death, Kindiki explained that slight adjustments had been made...

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to be buried on Sunday, family wishes to be honoured - DP Kindiki Oct 15, 2025

Kindiki said the funeral plans will respect the late leader’s wishes, who had indicated he wanted to be buried within 72 hours of his passing.

Devamatha Hospital cardiologist: Raila Odinga battled underlying health conditions before death Oct 15, 2025

According to Cardiologist Dr Sister Alphons, Odinga’s condition worsened after he collapsed during a morning walk and could not be revived despite ext...

Government postpones Nyota verification exercise following Raila Odinga’s death Oct 15, 2025

The PS added that the exercise, which was expected to draw the participation of Principal Secretaries, elected leaders, and National Government Admini...

Please stop going to Mama Ida’s house, ODM's Sifuna appeals as grief overwhelms Odinga family Oct 15, 2025

Raila Odinga, who died at the age of 80 in Kerala, India, was widely regarded as a symbol of democracy, reform, and national unity.

National Assembly to hold special sitting Thursday to honour Raila Odinga, MPs urged to wear black Oct 15, 2025

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula said the sittings will provide Members of Parliament an opportunity to honour the life and legacy of the veteran opposition l...

ODM hails Raila Odinga as towering statesman, vows to continue his fight for justice and democracy Oct 15, 2025

Party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said, despite the loss, the movement will continue to champion the values and democratic ideals Odinga fought for...

Nairobi among several counties to experience showers and thunderstorms this week - Weatherman Oct 14, 2025

The weatherman said rainfall is expected across several regions, including the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Coast and parts of...

New task force to eliminate pay disparities across Kenya’s public service Oct 14, 2025

The task force will review existing pay structures and propose measures to standardise remuneration across ministries, departments and state agencies.

Senators vow to hold SHA accountable for delayed health funds to counties Oct 14, 2025

The senators said the situation has created a financial strain on counties, forcing some facilities to delay procurement of essential drugs and medica...

MPs demand fresh audit of Sh11.6 billion KICD textbook pending bill over distribution discrepancies Oct 14, 2025

The MPs raised concerns that some schools receive excess books while others have none, questioning the Institute’s handling of its Sh1.18 billion budg...

Defence Secretary Healey meets Agnes Wanjiru’s niece, reaffirms UK commitment to justice in murder case Oct 14, 2025

The meeting comes weeks after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved charges against a former British soldier linked to the killing in 201...

Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates as Israel cuts aid over delayed return of dead hostages Oct 14, 2025

According to a note seen by Reuters and confirmed by the UN, no fuel or gas will be allowed into Gaza except for specific humanitarian infrastructure...

Parliament urged to rein in fiscal indiscipline as audit flags misuse of public funds Oct 14, 2025

ICPAK has called for stronger accountability in the management of public finances, highlighting ongoing weaknesses in financial reporting and fiscal d...

Public universities told to discipline striking staff as legal standoff intensifies Oct 14, 2025

Technical University of Kenya Vice Chancellor Benedict Mutua confirmed that his institution has already taken disciplinary action.

Education CS Julius Ogamba summoned by MPs over delays in school capitation funds Oct 14, 2025

The legislators expressed concern that, despite assurances from the Ministry of Education, schools are still struggling to access essential funds need...

KMPDU asks Parliament to sanction Kiambu officials over prolonged doctors’ strike Oct 14, 2025

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah urged MPs to summon Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and other county officials over what the union terms persis...

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale faces UDA disciplinary action for supporting rival in Malava by-election Oct 14, 2025

The committee said Khalwale’s support for the opposing candidate in Malava has been “open, vocal, conspicuous and substantial” to clearly demonstrate...

Uganda High Court orders police to produce missing Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo within seven days Oct 14, 2025

Both the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have denied knowledge of the activists’ detention or location.

Fuel prices remain unchanged across Kenya in latest EPRA monthly review Oct 14, 2025

In Nairobi, motorists will continue paying Sh184.52 for a litre of Super Petrol, Sh171.47 for Diesel, and Sh154.78 for Kerosene.

Health committee session turns chaotic as Duale clashes with MP Kibagendi over SHA probe Oct 14, 2025

Duale, appearing agitated, warned that he would not allow members to “extort or blackmail” his ministry.

Man accused of killing GSU officer manning State House detained for 14 days Oct 14, 2025

According to preliminary investigations, the suspect allegedly travelled from Makueni to Nairobi on Sunday night before carrying out the fatal attack...

Over a third of children with congenital heart disease die within a year at KNH, study finds Oct 13, 2025

The study shows that most patients faced long delays before receiving treatment, with only 69 patients (37 per cent) undergoing the recommended surger...

Busia County Assembly under fire over sharp wage bill increase despite no new hires Oct 13, 2025

The Senate committee, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, demanded answers from the Assembly on the basis of the sharp rise in employee compens...

Ex–CJ Maraga blasts Privatisation Bill, calls for transparency and public oversight Oct 13, 2025

Maraga said the Bill—which seeks to privatise state-owned enterprises—bypasses constitutional requirements for public participation and risks concentr...

Government launches nationwide crackdown on rogue HR officers over payroll manipulation, illegal tax exemptions Oct 13, 2025

The Ministry of Public Service has launched a nationwide operation to investigate and prosecute those responsible, warning that anyone found guilty wi...

New Bill proposes harsher penalties, mandatory compensation for SGBV offenders Oct 13, 2025

The proposed legislation aims to introduce “double punishment” measures, ensuring offenders face both custodial sentences and financial restitution to...

Kenya’s manufacturing growth slows despite increased borrowing Oct 13, 2025

The sector’s real GDP expanded by one per cent compared to 3.2 per cent in the same period last year, even as loans to manufacturers rose by Sh17.2 bi...

Parliamentary Budget Office warns government borrowing risks slowing economic recovery Oct 13, 2025

In its recent report, the Parliamentary Budget Office highlighted that while private sector credit has shown some gains, continued heavy borrowing by...

Justin Muturi denies secret talks with President Ruto, labels reports ‘fake news’ Oct 13, 2025

The denial followed a viral article claiming that Ruto had dispatched government officials offering Muturi financial incentives to consider rejoining...

Kenya loses Sh194.8 billion annually to illicit financial flows, Transparency International warns Oct 13, 2025

The report notes that these losses, driven by corruption, trade misinvoicing and tax evasion, are eroding government revenue, limiting social services...

Senate moves to tighten impeachment process after repeated failed attempts against governors Oct 13, 2025

County assembly speakers and the County Assembly Forum (CAF) have been invited for a joint meeting to streamline the process and ensure that future im...

Babu Owino: Why I am the best bet for Nairobi Governor Oct 13, 2025

The MP noted that despite internal party dynamics within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), he remains committed to the party and its leader, Raila...

MPs demand full disclosure of public land in legal disputes amid missing title deeds Oct 13, 2025

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services Administration and Agriculture said the report will guide potential inquiries into ownership and r...

Kenya ranked 103 globally with serious hunger levels, as 20 million people remain undernourished Oct 13, 2025

The index measures hunger using four key indicators, including undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting and child mortality.

Five Kenyan public universities fined Sh411 million over unclaimed financial assets Oct 13, 2025

The compliance audit, which sampled eight universities, found that the institutions held unclaimed financial assets in the form of caution money and o...

Scrap metal dealers put on notice after man caught selling parts of Dedan Kimathi statue for Sh250 Oct 13, 2025

The suspect, arrested by Nairobi County enforcement officers, confessed to breaking into Uhuru Park and dismantling the national monument under cover...

KDF launches nationwide recruitment as court battle brews over Nairobi centres Oct 13, 2025

The exercise, which runs until October 25, comes amid protests by 19 Nairobi MPs who claim the city has been unfairly allocated only three recruitment...

Madagascar soldiers join mass protests against President Rajoelina’s rule Oct 12, 2025

The soldiers, including members of the elite CAPSAT unit, were welcomed with cheers as they escorted demonstrators into May 13 Square, defying orders...

Ruto unveils plan to overhaul Nairobi’s roads and sanitation through county, private sector partnership Oct 12, 2025

Ruto said the initiative will include streetlight installations, river cleanups and wider collaboration with local businesses to restore the city’s di...

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