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Welcome Home: Mama Ida Odinga Symbolically Prepares to Receive Raila’s Body at Opoda Farm

A wave of solemn anticipation swept through Bondo on Saturday afternoon as Mama Ida Odinga — widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga — symbolically prepared to…

“Raila Odinga Was a True Champion of Democracy,” Says Barack Obama in Moving Tribute

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, calling him “a true champion of democracy” and “a statesman who always put Kenya…

“Baba Left Us in Government, That Is Where We Will Stay” — Opiyo Wandayi Declares ODM’s Cooperation with Ruto

BONDO, Kenya — Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has affirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will continue to work with President William Ruto’s administration, signaling a new political realignment…

Night of Mourning Turns Tragic: Police Officer Arrested After Shooting Woman During Raila Vigil Chaos in Homa Bay

A night meant to honour the memory of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga turned into tragedy in Homa Bay on Thursday when a police officer shot and…

ACK Bishop Kodia Receives Standing Ovation After Fiery Sermon at Raila’s State Funeral

Nyayo National Stadium fell silent on Friday morning — and then erupted into thunderous applause — as Bondo Anglican Bishop David Hillington Kodia delivered what many have called the most…

Raila’s Billions Nobody Wants to Talk About

Raila Amollo Odinga: more than Kenya’s consummate politician. Behind the public rallies, negotiations, and presidential bids, there existed a quietly humming empire—built not by accident, but by vision, discipline and…

Raila’s Last Moments — Indian Doctors Disclose Hidden Health Battle

When the news of Raila Amollo Odinga’s death broke early Wednesday morning, it sent shockwaves across Kenya and beyond. The nation’s collective heart seemed to stop, suspended between disbelief and…

Court Declines Urgent Petition to Halt Raila Odinga’s 72-Hour Burial Plan

Nairobi, October 16, 2025 — The High Court in Nairobi has declined to grant conservatory orders sought by a petitioner challenging the planned burial of the late Rt. Hon. Raila…

Teargas, Gunfire, and Tragedy at Kasarani as Raila Odinga’s Body Viewing Turns Chaotic

A somber farewell to Kenya’s longtime opposition leader and statesman, Raila Amollo Odinga, descended into chaos on Thursday afternoon when police fired teargas and live rounds to control surging crowds…

President Ruto’s Touching Tribute: “Raila Odinga’s Legacy is Written in the Sands of Time”

In a deeply moving eulogy that united the nation in grief and gratitude, President William Ruto on Wednesday paid glowing tribute to the late Right Honourable Raila Amollo Odinga, describing…

SITICO Adjourned as Siaya Joins the World in Mourning Statesman Raila Amollo Odinga

The County of Siaya was thrown into mourning today following the shocking news of the passing of former Prime Minister and ODM Party Leader Raila Amollo Odinga, who died while…

END OF AN ERA: Raila Amollo Odinga — Man, Myth, Legend

Prologue Kenya woke today to a truth many had avoided: the man known affectionately as Baba, Raila Amollo Odinga, is no longer. At 80 years old, he died in Kochi,…

US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

BEIJING/LOS ANGELES, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil,…

Breaking the Cycle and Redefining What Cycling Means for Women

The Grand Nairobi Race has always been close to my heart, I’ve never missed a single one. This year, we partnered with the organizers through Samsung as part of our…

Building Prosperity and Health: How Kamito Modern Market Sets a New Standard for Community Development in Rarieda

The successful launch of Kamito Modern Market in Asembo, Rarieda constituency, marks a pivotal achievement in holistic community development under the exemplary leadership of Dr. Ombaka. More than just a…

How Ruto’s Strategy of Buying Uhuru, Raila, Moi could pay Huge Dividends

President William Ruto’s latest political maneuvers have drawn both intrigue and admiration across Kenya’s political spectrum. Once celebrated as the self-styled champion of the “Hustler Nation,” Ruto now appears to…

UDA Now Gives Khalwale 14 Days to Explain Support for Candidate from Rival Party

Nairobi, Kenya — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has given Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale a 14-day ultimatum to explain his open support for a rival candidate in the forthcoming Malava…

TECNO Partners With AFCON to Renovate 100 African Football Pitches Nairobi, Kenya – In a bold show of commitment to grassroots football, mobile technology brand TECNO has launched an ambitious…

Ruto Marks KDF Day in Full Military Fatigues, Hails Soldiers as “Living Shield of the Republic”

President William Ruto on Tuesday led the nation in commemorating Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day at Moi Barracks, Eldoret, in a colourful ceremony marked by precision drills, patriotic displays, and…

LIVE: SITICO 2025 — Game-Changer Uploading, or Just Another County Showcase?

With only hours remaining before the curtains rise on the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025), anticipation is palpable across Siaya County and the greater Nyanza region. The…

Man Who Speared GSU Officer Outside State House Claims ‘Satan Sent Him’

Police are holding a 56-year-old man who allegedly speared and killed a General Service Unit (GSU) officer guarding State House, Nairobi, in a shocking mid-morning attack on Monday. The suspect,…

NYOTA Programme: Lighting the Way for Kenya’s Youth Entrepreneurial Revolution and National Renewal

The launch of interviews to select 100,000 young businesspeople for the NYOTA programme is a watershed moment in Kenya’s efforts to unlock youth potential and tackle one of the country’s…

Mi Vida Homes announces management-led buyout from Actis

Nairobi, Kenya: 12th Oct 2025 Mi Vida Homes Limited has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement for a management-led buyout of the business from Actis, the global sustainable…

Conservation Boost as Private Sector Joins Efforts to Restore Mt. Elgon Forest

Nairobi Kenya, 13th October 2025 As Kenya marked Mazingira Day, an annual event dedicated to tree planting and environmental conservation, this year’s theme focused on planting fruit trees to enhance…

Ruto Ally Farouk Kibet Raises Millions for Boda Boda Empowerment in Orengo’s Siaya Home ground

Siaya town was on Monday the scene of rare political unity and economic optimism as top national and county leaders gathered for a high-powered Boda Boda Sacco Empowerment Fundraiser at…

Kibra MP Peter Orero’s Driver in Court After Viral Road Rage With Larry Madowo: A Deep Dive Into Kenya’s VIP Impunity Culture

When CNN’s Larry Madowo trained his phone camera on a government-registered Toyota Prado cutting dangerously through traffic on the wrong side of the road, few expected the clip to ignite…

GSU Officer Found Dead Near JKIA Fence as Detectives Launch Murder Probe

Detectives have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a General Service Unit (GSU) officer whose body was discovered near the security fence surrounding the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)…

Ruto Masterstroke: Raila, Uhuru, Moi Roped-in Vision to Transform Kenya to First World Status

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12, 2025 — President William Ruto has once again demonstrated the deft political acumen that has come to define his presidency, pulling yet another masterstroke that cements…