Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a major advocate for devolution and democracy following his death on Wednesday after a short illness in India. Wavinya while speaking to the press at her office, said that Raila who was the Orange…
Julie Wangombe in past action at the Nairobi County Swimming Association Minnows meet at Kiota School. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan swimmers will be hoping for a good start as the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone III Swimming Championship begins today at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium. The contest will bring together swimmers from nine countries who will…
KQ flight carrying Raila Odinga’s remains arrives Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from India. [Stafford Ondego,Standard] A Kenya Airways flight carrying the remains of Raila Odinga has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from India at 9:30 a.m. The aircraft received a ceremonial water salute upon landing. President William Ruto is set to receive the…
Posta Rangers coach Sammy Omollo ‘Pamzo’ masterminded his charges to a 2-1 win over former club Shabana at Gusii Stadium, which has created a reputation for being a “fotress”. Posta Rangers continued their blistering start to the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season with a statement 2-1 victory over Shabana at the buzzing Gusii Stadium —…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has suspended all league matches in the country after the death of Raila Odinga The body led by Hussein Mohamed has announced to join the nation in mourning the former Prime Minister who died Raila was a fan of Gor Mahia and was a regular fixture at the stadiums, including…
The government has postponed the verification of NYOTA applications set for Friday, October 17, 2025, in all 290 constituencies. The move follows the sudden death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15. In a statement, Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni of the State Department for the Development of Micro,…
Activist Kasmuel Mcoure has shared his screenshots showing his conversation with Raila Odinga after his death. Kasmuel McCoure shared his last conversation with Raila Odinga before he died. Photo: Kasmuel Mcoure.Source: Facebook Raila died in India, where he was receiving treatment, and collapsed during his morning walk before being rushed to a nearby hospital. Following…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni MacCarthy during training session at Police Sacco on August 16, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Stafford] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy believes Kenya must continue building and learning if they are to compete with Africa’s top football nations after another poor show in the World Cup qualifiers. Speaking after Kenya’s 3-0 defeat to…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dashed any expectations of ceding county functions to the national government, asserting that his administration will have complete control of city operations, including garbage collection. Speaking to the media on Wednesday during an interview with NTV, Sakaja said that his government prefers well-coordinated organization with the national government to enhance…
Nairobi—Security has been strengthened at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) before the body of Raila Odinga to arrive. Raila Odinga: Tight Security at JKIA Stadium As Raila Odinga’s Body Approaches LandingSource: Facebook On Thursday, October 16, the Kenya Defense Forces launched an operation at JKIA ahead of the arrival of the former prime minister’s…
A dark theme covered the Kenyan newspapers on Thursday, October 16, a day after the unexpected death of Kenya’s veteran politician, political expert, Raila Odinga. The front pages of The Standard and Taifa Leo newspapers. Image: Screenshot from The Standard newspaper and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC Raila’s remains were fetched from India by a high-level delegation…
CORD leader Raila Odinga and his security were teargased outside the Anniversary towers, Nairobi, on April 25, 2016. [File, Standard] The world was nervous as itchy fingers in Kyiv and Moscow dangerously danced around the key to mass deaths and doomsday. Russia has menacingly told the world that any weapon fired from a…
AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani admits getting a third consecutive league draw is simply “not good enough” amid mounting pressure from fans. AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has urged for fans to remain patient with his process after the club were consigned to a third-consecutive league draw against Bandari at the Kasarani Stadium on…
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Former prime minister Raila Odinga’s eye problem has plagued him for decades, but much has been said about the cause Some of his followers thought that the itchy eyes were caused by the effects of the tear gas he endured during his struggle However, according to Raila’s long-time associate and friend, the former prime minister’s…