Nairobi – Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa has defended the action of the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua to avoid the national funeral of Raila Amollo Odinga. Rigathi Gachagua missed Raila Odinga’s funeral service at Nyayo Stadium. Photo: Kithure Kindiki/Rigathi Gachagua.Source: Facebook The former deputy president disappeared in Nyayo field during the national funeral of…
Harry Maguire netted the winning goal during their 2-1 win over Liverpool. Rio Ferdinand was full of admiration after Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, sealed by an 84th-minute header from Harry Maguire. United took the lead in the second minute through Bryan Mbeumo, but Liverpool equalised in the second half through…
Raila Odinga’s brother, Oburu Oginga, shared sad details about the last moments of the former prime minister during the funeral held in Bondo Oburu revealed that President William Ruto helped coordinate Raila’s medical trip to India and closely monitored his condition until he died. The Siaya senator also reflected on Raila’s years of struggle, recalling…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been buried in Bondo in a private ceremony attended by family and friends from the political class The beloved politician was given a 17-gun salute by the Kenya Defense Forces after his body was lowered into the grave Raila was buried with two of his favorite possessions, which were…
Raila Odinga will be buried at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Cemetery in his ancestral home His son the politician, Raila Junior, was seen dressed in white while standing beside his wife, Wambui Kenyans have praised Wambui for holding her husband’s hand in one of the most difficult times of his life Former prime minister Raila…
Edwin Sifuna gave a strong position about the direction of the ODM party during the funeral of the former leader of the party, Raila Odinga, and was applauded by the crowd of supporters The Nairobi senator recounted how Raila guided him into the political arena and shared his final instructions about the party ahead of…
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Raila Odinga’s sister, Ruth, has been keeping her family life out of the public eye, and has managed to do so for a long time. Kenyans knew nothing about his married life until his brother’s funeral, where he introduced his family for the first time While praising her brother who volunteered to hold her hand,…
President William Ruto praised Maurice Ogeta, Raila Odinga’s loyal bodyguard, for his dedication and support over the years The head of state recalled how Ogeta would go as far as wiping their shoes after midnight campaigns He assured Ogeta of the opportunity to work with his government, recognizing his role in preserving Raila’s legacy President…
Raila Odinga was buried in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, near the graves of his father and mother, which touched mourners emotionally President William Ruto, who attended the funeral, paid his respects to his friend and responded to critics who claimed that he was the most affected by Raila’s death. In his speech, he recounted the difficult…
Former prime minister Raila Odinga was buried in the family cemetery, Kang’o ka Jaramogi, at his home in Bondo village. A cloud of grief reigned as his body was lowered into the grave, as army officers removed the Kenyan flag draped over his coffin. The flag was handed over to his wife, Ida Odinga, while…
The casket bearing the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is lowered into the grave at his father’s home in Kan’go ka Jaramogi, Bondo on October 19, 2025. [ Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Sunday laid to rest at his father’s home in Kan’go ka Jaramogi, Bondo, in a…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was buried at his home in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi after receiving 17 gun salutes The honor reserved for retired Prime Ministers, Vice Presidents, and senior military officers, recognized Raila’s service in Kenya His grave is next to that of his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, symbolizing the continuity of the political…
Nairobi United stun Tunisian giants ES Sahel 2-0 in the opening leg at Ulinzi Sports Complex to clinch crucial second preliminary round CAF Confederation Cup first leg advantage. In what will go down as a landmark victory for Kenyan club football, Nairobi United claimed a 2-0 win over Tunisian heavyweights Étoile du Sahel at the…
It was an emotional moment at Opoda farm in Bondo, Siaya County when Raila Odinga was being buried Raila’s spouse, children and other relatives were seen wiping away tears as they threw dirt at his grave President Ruto, former head of state Uhuru Odinga, ODM party members, among others, laid wreaths at Raila’s grave Raila…