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The remains of Kenya’s founding father of devolution, Raila Amollo Odinga, are aboard a Kenya Airways (KQ) flight expected to touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 9:30 a.m. Before departure from India, the casket—draped in the Kenyan flag—was blessed in a brief ceremony led by Migori Senator …

President William Ruto on Wednesday chaired an emergency meeting of the National Security Council at State House, Nairobi, following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. State House said the meeting began at 10:30 a.m., with a special Cabinet session scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to discuss the government’s …

Raila Amollo Odinga was one of Kenya’s most prominent and enduring political figures, shaping the nation’s politics for more than forty years. Renowned for his fiery oratory, steadfast opposition stance, and a career that blended both victory and controversy, Raila became almost synonymous with Kenya’s long struggle for democracy and …

By: Press Trust of India KOCHI: (Oct 15) Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, who had arrived at Koothattukulam in Kerala’s Ernakulam district for Ayurvedic treatment, died on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest, police and hospital authorities said. Odinga collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the …

Nairobi County has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand its tax base and enhance revenue collection by formalising informal street-side businesses and upgrading digital payment systems. The strategy, unveiled during a Finance and Economic Affairs sector workshop, seeks to help the county achieve its own-source revenue target of Sh21 billion …

A wave of public outrage has erupted over the deplorable state of Imumba Primary School in Zombe, Kitui East Constituency — even as the government splashed Ksh 700 million on the construction of Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui town, ahead of the Mashujaa Day celebrations. The dilapidated Imumba Primary School, which …

President William Ruto on Tuesday appeared in full military uniform for the first time as he presided over the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations held at Moi Barracks in Eldoret. KDF Day, marked annually on October 14, honors the bravery, sacrifice, and service of Kenya’s military personnel. As Commander-in-Chief …

President William Ruto on Monday officially launched Phase One of the infrastructure and smart city facilities at Konza Technopolis, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s journey toward becoming a digital and innovation-driven economy. Held under the theme “Powering Kenya’s Future – A Smart City Open for Investment,” the event signaled …

President William Ruto has hit out at Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro for criticizing his administration’s flagship programmes — the Affordable Housing Project and the Nyota Youth Programme — saying those opposing them have no viable alternatives and are engaging in “empty rhetoric.” Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking …

Students at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) face an extended disruption of learning after the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) issued a fresh seven-day strike notice over delayed salaries and unfulfilled agreements. The notice, dated October 13, 2025, was addressed to TUK Council Chairman Farah Idle and signed by …