The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has announced that his burial on Sunday will be a private affair attended only by a small group of close relatives and invited guests. Speaking to mourners in Bondo, Siaya County, on Thursday, Raila’s elder brother and Siaya Senator …

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka jetted back into the country on Friday morning, October 17, cutting short his 10-day official trip to the United Kingdom following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking to journalists at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kalonzo said he was still struggling to …

A moving scene unfolded at Parliament Buildings on Friday morning as Maurice Ogeta, the longtime bodyguard of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, broke down in tears while viewing his employer’s body. Dressed in a dark blue suit and wearing sunglasses, Ogeta appeared visibly distraught as he entered the …

Nyayo National Stadium was awash with emotion on Friday as thousands of Kenyans gathered to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The atmosphere turned deeply sorrowful the moment the flag-draped casket entered the stadium. Heart-wrenching cries of “Baba! Jowi!” echoed through the air as mourners struggled to …

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 …