Raila Odinga tributes Stories
The crowd, waving Kenyan flags and holding white handkerchiefs and twigs, erupted into tears and song as the military aircraft carrying Raila’s remain...
In Luo tradition, twigs—known as yien—serve as powerful symbols of protection and continuity.
Escorted by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel and clergy, the casket was transferred from the hearse to a military wheel carrier before being loade...
Obama also recognised Raila’s wider influence, emphasising that his life served as a model not only for Kenyans but for people across Africa and the w...
"From the opportunity you entrusted to me as your Personal Aide for close to 18 years, I confess I know no other human being on the African continent...
"Dad, I want to assure you that I will take care of our family — Mum, Rosie, Winnie — and the larger political family you have left behind. Ero kamano...
Uhuru recounted how he and Raila often spent quiet evenings discussing the country’s challenges and imagining the conversations of Kenya’s founding fa...
The convoy reached Nyayo Stadium at 9:46 am, where the former Prime Minister's body was received for the State Funeral service.
The ceremony marks the culmination of national mourning for Raila, whose political journey spanned decades of public service, reform, and opposition l...
The President had earlier been received at Parliament by Speaker Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Kingi before joining Chief Justice Martha Koome and sev...
According to Cardiologist Dr Sister Alphons, Odinga’s condition worsened after he collapsed during a morning walk and could not be revived despite ext...
The suspension affects matches in the FKF Premier League, the FKF National Super League and the FKF Women's Premier League.
The PS added that the exercise, which was expected to draw the participation of Principal Secretaries, elected leaders, and National Government Admini...
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...
The most heartbreaking chapters of Odinga's memoir are about his detention and suffering from electoral defeats.
Party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said, despite the loss, the movement will continue to champion the values and democratic ideals Odinga fought for...
Inside the Karen compound, the Odinga family appeared visibly moved as they received condolences from an immense number of people.
African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf described Odinga as a towering figure in Kenyan politics and a continental leader who...
Odinga, aged 80, suffered a cardiac arrest during a morning walk on Wednesday in India. Reports indicate he collapsed at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye H...
Raila Odinga became active in political opposition during Kenya’s era of one-party rule and was imprisoned without trial for six years, 1982-1988, on...
Throughout his life, he championed constitutional reforms, multiparty democracy, and social justice, leaving an indelible mark on Kenya and the contin...
