On Thursday, October 23, local newspapers reported on Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga’s remarks which caused a stir after he appeared to celebrate the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Thursday, October 23. Photo/screen: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation According to…
The newspapers of Wednesday, October 22, focused on the future of the ODM party following the death of its leader Raila Odinga. The front pages of the Daily Nation and Taifa Leo newspapers for Wednesday, October 22. Photo: Daily Nation and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC President William Ruto is said to be having a keen interest…
Raila Odinga during an interview with The Standard on February 28, 2023. [File, Standard] It was a sunny Wednesday morning on October 4, 2023, when we left the Standard Group offices on Mombasa Road for an exclusive interview with a man we were all familiar with. As a politician who had been the face of…
Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have joined Kenyans in mourning the late Raila Odinga Obama and Michelle eulogized Raila as a true champion of democracy who put his personal needs aside to fight for the well-being of others The former POTUS’s message came after Kenyans had questioned his silence, given the…
Raila Odinga alishiriki mambo mengi sawa na marehemu baba yake, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, hasa katika safari zao za kisiasa Mitindo yao ya mavazi pia ilikuwa sawa, vivyo hivyo na ari yao, ushawishi wa kisiasa, na bidii yao mambo yaliyofanya mchango wa mama yake Raila asijulikane sana Hata hivyo, nyuma ya pazia, mamake alicheza jukumu muhimu…
On Saturday, October 18, Kenyan newspapers covered the last phase of prime minister Raila Odinga as thousands of Kenyans paid their respects to him. Daily newspapers reported how his long-time bodyguard, Maurice Oget, wrote an emotional memoir to his boss. Top news in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, October 18. Photo/screen: DN, Star, The Standard and…
It was Raila Amolo Odinga’s wish to be buried next to his mother, a request that will be honored Before his funeral, a video showing the location of Raila’s father’s funeral surfaced and went viral on social media Kenyans expressed different opinions after watching the video, sharing their views in the comments section of the…
Former prime minister Raila Odinga died on Wednesday, October 15, in India after a short illness Raila was involved in politics for more than four decades and gradually built his wealth, owning properties in Nairobi and other cities The ODM party leader revealed that his wealth was estimated at more than KSh 2 billion, having…
On Friday, October 17, Kenyan newspapers revealed the last moments of former prime minister Raila Odinga before his unexpected death. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, October 17. Photo/screen: DN, Star, The Standard and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC Daily newspapers reported why Raila’s elder brother, Oburu Oginga, was appointed interim leader of the ODM Party….
Raila Odinga passed away after suffering a heart attack while in India, where he had traveled for treatment After the initial commotion at the Kasarani Stadium, the body search process finally started at around 4:45pm His son, Raila Odinga Junior, paid his last respects, giving a heartfelt gesture as his final farewell The activity of…
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…
Raila Odinga was a passionate patron of Kenyan football, generously supporting clubs, grassroots programs and inspiring players nationwide. Kenya football has been thrown into mourning following the sudden passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who collapsed during an Ayurvedic treatment session in Kerala, India and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Odinga,…
Nairobi – President William Ruto has convened a special national security meeting in the White House following the death of the ODM leader Raila Odinga. Raila Odinga died on Wednesday, October 15. Photo: Resolution TV/Raila Odinga.Source: Twitter According to the White House, the session was scheduled for 10:30 am, followed by a special cabinet session…
The newspaper on Wednesday, October 15, wrote a column of the topic, including the sad end of a general service unit (GSU) officer who served in the Nairobi palace. The front pages of The Star and Daily Nation magazines. Photo: The Star and Daily Nation.Source: UGC Elsewhere, the newspaper focused on political development with the…