Tag Archives: Siaya County

Ida Odinga: I Gave Raila to You Alive, But he Came Back in a coffin

Ida Odinga has spoken of the pain of losing her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she released him to Kenyans alive to pursue politics and defend their interests, only to receive him back in a coffin. Ida was speaking on Thursday at Migwena Grounds in Bondo during the …

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SK Macharia Reveals Raila’s Last Call Two Days Before His Death

Royal Media Services (RMS) chairman Dr SK Macharia has spoken about his decades-long friendship with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying he backed him throughout his political career because of his commitment to democracy. Macharia spoke on Thursday during Raila’s commemoration at Migwena Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County. …

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Ruth Odinga Threatens to Quit ODM Over Justice and Democracy

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has signalled that she is prepared to walk away from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if that is what it takes to defend justice and democracy, saying her allegiance is to the principles her late brother, Raila Odinga, stood for. Ruth spoke on Thursday at …

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Winnie Odinga Declares Bid for Nairobi Senate Seat

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has formally declared that she will vie for the Nairobi Senate seat, saying she will do so with young people by her side as she maps out her political future. She made the announcement on Thursday during the first anniversary memorial of …

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Ida Odinga Breaks Silence on Oburu’s Health

Ida Odinga, widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has assured Kenyans that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga is in good health and taking time off on medical advice. Speaking on Thursday at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, during the first anniversary of Raila’s death, Ida …

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Winnie Odinga Issues Stern Plea Ahead of Raila’s Memorial

EALA MP Winnie Odinga has appealed for a political ceasefire ahead of the October 15 commemoration of her father, the late former Prime MinisterRaila Odinga, asking leaders from all sides to put their differences aside and focus on his life and legacy. Speaking at the handover and dedication of the …

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Raila Jr Backs Ruto 2027, Declares Kibra MP Bid in Bondo Showdown

Raila Odinga Junior has appealed to the Luo Nyanza community to stand together as he honoured his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, at the official commissioning of the elder Odinga’s mausoleum. Speaking at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi on Wednesday, Raila Junior thanked President William Ruto for what he described …

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Kalonzo Reveals Why He May Skip Raila’s Memorial

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised what he described as attempts to use the legacy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for political purposes, saying opposition leaders should remain united in defending the ideals associated with him. Speaking in Bondo, Siaya County, on Sunday, September 27, …

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38-Year-Old Woman Stabbed, Dies in Hospital

Police in Ugunja, Siaya County, are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman who succumbed to injuries after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband. The deceased, identified as Beatrice Owino, was taken to Homegrown Hospital in Ugunja Township after suffering stab wounds. However, she died while undergoing treatment. Click …

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Kitui Tops List of Counties with Most Illegal Commercial Bank Accounts

Kitui County has emerged as the county with the highest number of unauthorized commercial bank accounts, according to the latest report by the Controller of Budget. The March 2026 report reveals that Kitui is operating 493 illegal commercial bank accounts, the highest among all county governments. Nakuru follows with 311 …

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