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Indian community moves to honour Raila Odinga with landmark Nairobi statue
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 26, 2025

If approved, the statue would be among the most prominent monuments in Nairobi’s CBD, joining others such as that of Tom Mboya, which celebrate Kenya’...

Emotional moment as Uhuru makes private visit to Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

The former president made a private visit to Raila’s Bondo home, bowing his head in silent prayer beside the fresh grave of his longtime ally and frie...

Chadema official claims authorities blocked him, party members from attending Raila's funeral
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 19, 2025

While Heche did not specify the delegation's full composition, he was expected to represent Tundu Lissu, who remains in custody in Tanzania amid an on...

Raila was a political engineer, and I was his student- Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

Ruto reflected on their long journey through Kenya’s political arena, recalling the 2022 elections, which he described as a contest between teacher an...

Wailing mourners storm Raila's gravesite at Kang’o ka Jaramogi amid tight security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Hundreds of mourners surged past police and military officers to pay their final respects, carrying twigs, portraits and flags bearing Raila’s image.

Ruto recounts painful moment he found out about Raila’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President said he was on his way to his office around 6:40 am on Wednesday when a WhatsApp message arrived from Raila’s elder brother, Senator Obu...

We shall miss your wisdom and laughter- Uhuru says in his final goodbye to Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

He repeatedly honoured Raila, affectionately calling him “Jakom,” and acknowledged the former prime minister’s insights, thoughtfulness and leadership...

Orengo to Ruto: Preserving political parties is the true way to honour Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Orengo further reaffirmed the importance of ODM and its ideology, stressing that the party must be preserved and its founding principles upheld. He co...

Elders, governors gift Raila Odinga’s family over 100 bulls ahead of burial
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

Among those who personally led the homage were Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalw...

Raila Odinga's funeral service to begin at 9:00 am on Sunday at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

Kindiki emphasised that while Sunday’s burial marks the culmination of official mourning ceremonies, the National State Funeral Committee will provide...

Plane carrying Raila’s body lands in Bondo after emotional public viewing at Mamboleo Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

While authorities opted for airlifting to ensure timely arrival and minimise logistical challenges, some residents wanted the body to be transported b...

Mama Ida calls for calm, urges Kenyans to mourn Raila peacefully and respectfully
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

Speaking during a press briefing at the family’s Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, Mama Ida expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming messages of...

Raila should not be teargassed in death - Senator Oburu Oginga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2025

The senator, who is Raila’s elder brother, criticised the use of tear gas and force against mourners, emphasising that people who had come to pay thei...

Governor Orengo announces special vigil site for Raila Odinga mourners in Bondo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2025

The governor called on Kenyans, particularly those in Nyanza, to exercise patience and maintain peace during the mourning period, assuring that both t...

Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo turns sombre as family prepares Raila Odinga’s grave
Lucy Mumbi  |  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
Lucy Mumbi  |  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...

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