Migori residents, Friday night, lit candles in Migori town Central Business District (CBD), to mourn the late Prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga. Led by Migori County Orange Democratic Party (ODM) Secretary Joseph Onyango, popularly known as ‘Olala’, County Executive Committee Member (CECM)-In-Charge of Water and Energy, Sylus Odira, and…
Roots Party Leader Prof George Wajackoyah. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Roots Party of Kenya Leader George Wajackoyah has eulogised former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as an enigma whose shoes cannot be filled. He revealed his close ties to Odinga’s father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, during their time in London, saying he often tasted Jaramogi’s food…
Vihiga Acting County Commissioner, Florence Sitawa, has opened a condolence book in honour of the late former Prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga. Speaking before signing the condolence book, that will be stationed at the County Commissioner’s office building, Sitawa described Raila as a visionary leader, patriot, and peace ambassador, who…
The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kisumu, aboard a military helicopter under tight security. The aircraft, coded ENIGMA01, became airborne from Nairobi earlier on Saturday morning after a brief military ceremony, flying Odinga’s remains to Kisumu for the next phase of the national farewell. It…
Military personnels moving the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during his state funeral service at Nyayo National Stadium Nairobi on October 17th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] President William Ruto declared a state funeral for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the highest honour the nation can accord a…
Kenya Police have been dealt a massive blow in their quest to qualify for the group stages of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League after being humbled by Al Hilal at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Kenya Police’s hopes of reaching the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time in their history suffered a major setback…
Raila Odinga’s body to arrive at Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu by 8am for viewing, public to start arriving at 7am. [File, Standard] The body of the late ODM leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be flown directly to the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu for public viewing before being transported to…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body arrive at Nyayo National Stadium for State Funeral Service on October 17, 2025.[Boniface Okendo, Standard] If President William Ruto were to posthumously bestow the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (CGH) upon Raila Odinga, on December 12, 2025, the 61st celebration of Jamhuri, it…
Kenya’s Keanna Knopp competes in the 13-14yrs Girls’ breaststroke category during the 10th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium. Oct 17, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyans continued to register impressive results on day two of the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship currently on at the Kasarani Aquatic…
Mourners gather at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga mausoleum in Nyamira Kango village in Bondo, the burial site of former prime minister Raila Amollo Odinga on October 17, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] In the Luo cultural tradition, burial rites are conducted in cognizance of the community’s strong belief in life after death. According to a cultural book…
Raila Amolo Odinga; Kenya’s political enigma takes last bow The death of Raila Amolo Odinga has brought the curtains down on the political career of a man known for many decades as a champion of democracy and master of the political chessboard. Kenyans and world leaders have come together to mourn the passing on…
Dignitaries attend former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s state funeral service at Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Former President Uhuru Kenyatta stole the show during the State Funeral of ex-Premier Raila Odinga with a witty, heartfelt tribute that drew laughter and applause from mourners at Nyayo Stadium. Kenyatta’s eulogy to his…
The former Harambee Stars defender lifted Kenya Police’s maiden FKF Premier League title after being handed the trophy by Raila Odinga last June. Kenya Police captain David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng has paid a glowing tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a “true gentleman” and one of the greatest supporters of…
The Law Enforcers will face Sudan’s Al Hilal at Ulinzi Complex behind closed doors after CAF cited security and logistical concerns. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) moved the Champions League second-round first-leg clash between Kenya Police FC and Sudanese giants Al Hilal from Kasarani Stadium to the Ulinzi Sports Complex, citing security, safety, and…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during Kip Keino Classic games at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Pamoja Chan 2024 Local Organising Committees (LOC) of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have joined Kenyans in mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a message of condolence, the three LOCs led by…