Kenya and Senegal have strengthened their diplomatic and economic relations by signing several bilateral agreements, including a landmark visa waiver that will allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to 90 days. President William Ruto and his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Tuesday presided over the signing of the deals aimed…
Arsenal celebrate after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League football match vs Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 21, 2025. [ Ben STANSALL / AFP] Viktor Gyokeres scored twice to end a nine-game goal drought in Arsenal’s second half demolition of Atletico Madrid as a 4-0 win…
World 100m champion Oblique Seville believes he is far from reaching optimum conditions even after storming to World Championships gold in Tokyo last month. Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville may have ended his country’s 10-year wait for a world title but he feels rivals are yet to see the best of him. Seville was the surprise…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has called for unity among Nyanza leaders after the death of Raila Odinga. Over the weekend, while making remarks in Homabay, Matiang’i observed that Raila had the ability to bring people together whenever the country experienced political tension. He described him as a father figure and a consolidating factor…
Pastor Ezekiel and his wife, Sarah Odero of the New Life Church and Prayer Centre, joined Kenyans in mourning the death of Raila Odinga The servant of God was caught consoling Raila’s wife, Ida Odinga, before heading to the grave of the former prime minister This comes days after Raila was buried at Kang’o Ka…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga is facing strong criticism due to the remarks he made about the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga Politicians from both the government and the opposition condemned his comments as disrespectful Kahiga defended himself saying he was not celebrating Raila’s death but was referring to the political changes in Kenya…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga sparked outrage after linking Raila Odinga’s death to what he called divine intervention that would restore Mt Kenya’s political influence His speech, which he gave in Kikuyu language during the funeral, caused joy in the grassroots but the whole country was condemned for insensitivity. Critics such as former presidential candidate Morara…
World Silver medalist Daniel Ebenyo Simiu in action during the 3rd edition of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour event at the Lobo village, Eldoret on February 03, 2024. [File, Standard] When the national cross country is staged in Eldoret, a number of things stand out, but most importantly, the City of Champions comes…
A delegation of Kikuyu elders led by Ndia MP George Kariuki visited Raila Odinga’s Opoda farm in Bondo to pay their respects The gesture erased the animosity between the Kikuyu and Jaluo communities, long separated by political rivalry and historical mistrust. Kariuki described Raila as a great man, saying his commitment to justice and equality…
Napoli Coach Antonio Conte has hit out at the club’s transfer strategy, seeming to blame the high number of new signings for their woes after a 6-2 thrashing by PSV. Antonio Conte has launched a scathing attack on Napoli’s summer transfer strategy, branding it a “mistake” following a disastrous 6-2 Champions League defeat to PSV…
Chaos broke out at Kenyatta University after striking lecturers attacked their colleagues who had returned to teaching The college had ordered academic activities to continue as usual but the order was met with resistance from striking staff, who disrupted classes and told students to go home. The nationwide lecturers’ strike, which is now in its…
Mourners scramble for safety as police release tear gas canisters to disperse the massive crowd gathered for the public viewing of Raila Odinga’s body at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on October 16, 2025. Evans Habil | Nation Media Group A mourner who tragically lost her life during the viewing of late former Prime Minister…
Rigathi Gachagua reportedly planned to visit Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo on October 22 but canceled after Mutahi Kahiga’s video went viral Kahiga described Raila’s death as a “blessing” for Mount Kenya, sparking outrage from ODM leaders and the public. Gladys Wanga accused Gachagua and his allies against using Raila’s name for political gain, even…
Secretary General of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Edwin Sifuna condemned the remarks of Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga However, Sifuna shared his opinion on how Kenyans should respond to the Nyeri governor’s controversial remarks Some leaders and Kenyans wanted Kahiga fired after appearing to celebrate the death of Raila Odinga Nairobi – Secretary General of the…
A young man identified as Baba Chelsea was uncomfortable when he saw how the grave of the late Raila Odinga was disturbed by mourners Apart from complaining about it, he took the responsibility of cleaning the grave and preparing what was left after the traditional ritual was performed. Onlookers who saw the image before and…