A wave of emotion swept through Nyayo National Stadium on Friday morning as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived for the State Funeral ceremony. The funeral cortege, escorted by military vehicles and family members, entered the stadium grounds at 9:46 a.m. through Uhuru Highway, as mourners broke …

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has arrived in Nairobi ahead of the State Funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, set to take place on Saturday at Nyayo National Stadium. Kikwete, who played a key role in mediating Kenya’s 2007–2008 post-election crisis, was instrumental in brokering the …

A somber atmosphere enveloped Parliament Buildings on Friday morning as President William Ruto arrived to pay his last respects to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose body lies in state. The President, who arrived at around 8:15 a.m. accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, appeared visibly moved as …

Plans for the public viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s body have been altered, with the venue moved to the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, following overwhelming crowds that made the initial arrangements unmanageable. The body, which was to be taken from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to …

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were temporarily halted on Thursday following a security breach during the arrival of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body. In a statement, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed that the suspension was necessary after large crowds of mourners gained access …

The Ministry of Health has dispatched 36 ambulances to provide comprehensive emergency medical support at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) during the arrival of the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. According to Medical Services PS Dr. Ouma Oluga, the deployment is part of a coordinated …

Draped in the Kenyan flag, the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to a solemn yet historic reception led by President William Ruto and Mama Ida Odinga. The nation received the remains of the man celebrated as the father of devolution …

A Kenya Airways flight heading to Nairobi made a symbolic gesture in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga by adopting a special call sign — RAO001 — upon entering Kenyan airspace. In an emotional announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the national carrier revealed that Flight …

Preparations are in full swing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of the arrival of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s body. A military gun carriage has already been positioned at the airport, accompanied by members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) ceremonial band. Officers were seen …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late Raila Amollo Odinga during his keynote address at the Tenth Anniversary of the London Political Summit and Awards Ceremony, held at the House of Commons. The moving address came just hours after news broke of Raila’s passing in …