Burial site at Kang’o ka Jaramogi, where former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is to be laid to rest. [Michael Mute, Standard] For decades, the serene homestead Kang’o ka Jaramogi has welcomed visitor’s eager to have a glimpse of the resting place of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, the nationalist whose name shaped Luo politics. But today, it…
Ida Odinga, Raila Odinga’s widow was among the delegates at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the body Raila passed away in India, and his body was brought back to Kenya for burial Chaos broke out at JKIA as mourners flooded to meet the body of the former prime minister Photos of Ida Odinga…
Faith Kipyegon has reflected on how she and Beatrice Chebet maintain a strong friendship off the track while remaining fierce competitors on it. Faith Kipyegon has opened up about how she manages to strike a healthy balance between her friendship and rivalry with Beatrice Chebet. Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet refer to each other as…
Raila Odinga’s body was returned from India and arrived in Kenya on Thursday, October 16 Winnie Odinga, Raila’s youngest daughter, was seen getting off the plane wearing her father’s famous white hat The arrival of Raila’s body was greeted with mourning, as Kenyans who had waited for hours mourned their hero. The body of Raila…
Detectives have foiled a multi-million-dollar gold scam in Nairobi, arresting two key suspects behind an elaborate “get-rich-quick” fraud scheme that targeted an American businesswoman. The masterminds, identified as Michael Otieno Onyango and Andrew Clifford Otieno, allegedly attempted to defraud the victim of USD 5.6 million (approximately Ksh. 723 million) under the guise of selling 70…
On Thursday, October 16, thousands of Kenyans arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the body of ODM leader Raila Odinga. Organizers of Raila’s funeral have been forced to make changes after the crowd overwhelmed the military and police in the Parliament buildings Senator Oburu Oginga at the same time asked the crowd…
Raila Odinga’s body was received at JKIA by a crowd of mourners, as the anxiety quickly increased as emotions rose As the motorcade began its journey to Lee Funeral Home, riots broke out as mourners flooded Mombasa road causing delays Raila’s brother, Oburu Oginga, asked the crowd to allow the procession to pass, after the…
The body of former prime minister Raila Odinga arrived in Kenya at 9:30 am on Thursday, October 16 His sister, Ruth Odinga, was overcome with emotion as his body was taken off the plane, Kenya Airways flight RAO001 Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi was seen trying to comfort her when she started crying uncontrollably The body…
Former Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Kimemia has eulogized former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as an astute leader who was able to separate his politics from his work as a professional government official. Kimemia shared fond memories of when former President Mwai Kibaki…
The body of former prime minister Raila Odinga arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday morning The Kenya Airports Authority issued a statement regarding the closure of JKIA following the arrival of Raila’s remains. KAA and KQ praised the ODM leader as a visionary leader and a Pan-Africanist whose impact on infrastructure has…
Mourners gather at the gate of Parliament ahead of Raila Odinga’s public viewing, which was initially planned for Parliament but moved to Kasarani Sports Complex following a crowd surge on October 16, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The planned public viewing of Raila Odinga’s body at tha National Assembly has been moved from Parliament…
The country went into mourning after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was announced dead in India Kenyans, including city lawyer Danstan Omari and his colleagues, mourned Raila, reflecting on his central role in shaping the country’s political landscape. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Omari recalled when ODM leader Raila Odinga saved him and former Internal Security Minister…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched a sharp attack on his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of intimidating Governors Anne Waiguru and Cecily Mbarire, In a strongly worded statement, Kindiki lauded the two governors as outstanding leaders who have brought honor to the country through their achievements in public service and politics. “Governors Anne Waiguru…
The body of former prime minister Raila Odinga was returned from India, where he was receiving treatment As his body arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Raila loyalists rushed to the runway Videos captured Raila’s supporters riding motorbikes and carrying vuvuzelas as they gathered at JKIA to welcome the body of the politician…
Gor Mahia has issued a statement following the death of their long-time guardian, Raila Odinga Raila passed away on October 15, with initial reports indicating that he suffered a heart attack in India Raila was a regular fixture during Gor Mahia games and often contributed to fundraisers to support the club Gor Mahia football club…