Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Stories

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...

Ruto declares food security key to Kenya’s sovereignty
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 20, 2025

The President said Kenya must shift from a net food importer to a regional agricultural powerhouse.

KDF projects worth Sh22 billion stall as contractors abandon sites
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Currently, KDF is overseeing the construction of the 60,000-seat Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi at a cost of Sh45 billion, set to host games for th...

Thousands flock Ithookwe Stadium as Ruto leads Kenyans for Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the chief guest for the event as Kenyans mark Mashujaa celebrations.

CBK under fire for withholding Sh3 billion in upfront agency fees, auditor-general says practice breaches law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Under current arrangements, CBK charges 1.5 per cent commission on funds raised through Treasury bills and bonds, with a cap of Sh3 billion per year.

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...

'I’m ready to come back home' - Winnie Odinga hints at joining local politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 19, 2025

Winnie’s political career began in late 2022 when she was elected to represent Kenya in the East African Legislative Assembly, following her election...

Murkomen defends police over JKIA breach, says situation could have turned tragic
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the situation could have escalated into tragedy had the officers responded with force, noting that the operation required p...

Man who caned Raila Odinga in 2014 seeks forgiveness as he pays tribute to fallen leader
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

The attack occurred on September 29, 2014, during an Okoa Kenya rally in Kinango, organised by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD), which w...

Northern Kenya mourns Raila, remembers his legacy of inclusion and justice
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 18, 2025

During his term as Prime Minister, Raila was instrumental in establishing the Ministry of Northern Kenya, a bold step aimed at addressing longstanding...

Moses Kuria proposes Technical University of Kenya to be named after Raila; here are steps followed in renaming an institution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

In a statement on X, Kuria said that Raila Odinga, once a lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Engineering, had been a lifelong advoc...

Raila legacy: Analysts celebrate India-Kenya relations championed by Raila
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 18, 2025

At the Mentoria Fireside Chat, which reviewed several India-Kenya political and development-economic factors, the panellists acknowledged Indian Prime...

Kenya Police FC fall to Al Hilal in CAF Champions League first-leg clash at Ulinzi
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 17, 2025

The match, played behind closed doors at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, saw the visitors take control early on and secure a crucial away win courtesy of A...

Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves hit all time high on new Eurobond
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 17, 2025

With large debt-service payments looming in early 2026, the current cushion offers the government greater breathing room to plan repayments without pu...

Uhuru Kenyatta remembers Raila in touching tribute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

Uhuru recounted how he and Raila often spent quiet evenings discussing the country’s challenges and imagining the conversations of Kenya’s founding fa...

KQ increases flights to Kisumu ahead of Raila's funeral in Bondo
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 17, 2025

The funeral ceremony will be attended by politicians, visiting heads of state, state officials, dignitaries from all walks of life, close friends, and...

Kenya records 842 million cyber threats as AI-powered attacks escalate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

According to the CA, ransomware operations have become more complex, with attackers now combining data encryption, theft, and blackmail to target crit...

Athletics Kenya mourns Raila Odinga, celebrates his unmatched passion for sports
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 16, 2025

Athletics Kenya honours the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, highlighting his lifelong dedication to football, athletics, and rugby, and the l...

Fresh leadership ushers in new era for Kenyan seafarers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

Mwamosa triumphed over the outgoing chairperson, Haransa Abdalla Mwanziku, in a landslide victory that saw him secure 70 out of 73 votes, with Mwanzik...

Live blog: President Ruto leads Kenyans in viewing body of the late Raila Odinga
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 16, 2025

President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta join the family of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Kasarani Stadium in viewing...

Kenya Airways to honour Raila with special flight code RAO001 in final tribute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2025

Upon arrival in Mumbai, the flight code changed to KQ203, which Kenya Airways confirmed would shift again to RAO001 once the aircraft enters Kenyan sk...

India bids farewell to Raila Odinga, a Kenyan statesman with deep ties to the country
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 16, 2025

Raila's regular visits to the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Clinic in Kerala became a symbol of the growing medical exchange between Kenya and India.

Please stop going to Mama Ida’s house, ODM's Sifuna appeals as grief overwhelms Odinga family
Lucy Mumbi  |  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.

Mombasa marks first Kadhi Courts open day in memory of late Chief Kadhi Sheikh Abdulhalim
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 15, 2025

Held at Treasury Square grounds, the event attracted hundreds of residents, scholars, and judicial officers eager to learn about the roles and procedu...

FKF suspends all leagues for seven days following Raila Odinga’s death
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 15, 2025

The suspension affects matches in the FKF Premier League, the FKF National Super League and the FKF Women's Premier League.

Kenya’s economic activity set for strong year-end boost, says CBK
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 15, 2025

CBK this month lowered the base lending rate to 9.25 per cent from the previous ceiling of 9.5 per cent, marking the eighth consecutive reduction.

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

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

MPs demand fresh audit of Sh11.6 billion KICD textbook pending bill over distribution discrepancies
Lucy Mumbi  |  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...

Youth from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan urged to lead peace efforts in Karamoja
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

Local leaders, including Lorengkippi Chief Nathan Longorio, praised the initiative, highlighting its deliberate transfer of peacebuilding knowledge fr...

Ethiopia establishes Nuclear Power Commission, PM Abiy appoints Sandokan Debbebe as Commissioner
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 14, 2025

The regulation sets out a framework to manage and coordinate the peaceful use of nuclear technology in the country.

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