
Raila exit will expose political opportunists
Raila’s death also exposes the weakness of our political institutions.
Raila’s death also exposes the weakness of our political institutions.
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Winnie Odinga, the youngest daughter of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga, has penned a moving tribute to her father following his passing, describing him as a “giant” whose light will continue to guide her. In a heartfelt message shared on social media on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Winnie expressed the deep pain of losing […]
Raila Odinga will be buried on Sunday, October 19 in Bondo, Siaya county. October 15 will remain a dark day for Kenyans as many will always remember Baba's death.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League member Kasmuel McOure has broken his silence following the death of the Orange party leader, Raila Odinga. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, night, McOure shared a deeply personal tribute, saying he will deeply miss Raila, whom he has described as his friend. He […]
Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, delivered a moving tribute to the late Raila Odinga during his keynote speech at the Tenth Anniversary of the London Political Summit and Awards Ceremony held at the House of Commons. The emotional moment came just hours after news broke that Raila had […]
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has dismissed claims that the family misled Kenyans about Raila Odinga’s health in the days leading to his death, saying earlier reports that the former Prime Minister was recovering were the truth, not lies. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Oburu said the family had been transparent […]
MWILI wa aliyekuwa Waziri Mkuu Raila Odinga utawasili nchini kutoka India saa mbili na nusu asubuhi Alhamisi, Oktoba 16, 2025 ambapo utapokelewa na Rais William Ruto katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Jomo Kenya (JKIA) huku akizikwa Jumapili, kwake Bondo, Siaya. Katika uwanja huo wa ndege, Rais Ruto ataandamana na watu wa familia ya Raila, viongozi ODM na maafisa wakuu wa serikali, kulingana na taarifa iliyotolewa na Naibu Rais Kithure Kindiki Jumatano jioni. Akihutubia taifa kutoka makazi yake rasmi mtaani Karen, Nairobi, Profesa Kindiki alifichua kuwa Odinga atazikwa kulingana na wosia wake “kwamba azikwe ndani ya saa 72 baada ya kifo chake.” Hata hivyo, Profesa Kindiki aliyeandamana na nduguye Raila Dkt Oburu Oginga, alisema kuwa kwa sababu alifariki ng’ambo, mapenzi hayo yatabadilishwa kidogo kuingiliana na mahitaji ya mazishi ya kitaifa na desturi na tamaduni ya jamii yake. “Baada ya mashauriano, imeagizwa kwamba Kamati Kuhusu Mazishi ya Kitaifa ioanishe wosia wa Raila pamoja na mahitaji ya kijamii na kiserikali,” akasema Profesa Kindiki ambaye pia aliandamana na mawaziri na viongozi wakuu wa ODM na maafisa wengine wa serikali. "Tutafanya mambo haraka kwa saa na siku chache kwa sababu ya kile familia pamoja na wakili wa familia wametuambia. Tumearifiwa kwamba Raila alitaka azikwe saa 72 baada ya kifo chake,” Profesa Kindiki akaongeza. Kulingana na Naibu Rais, japo Raila alikufa nje ya nchi, familia imekubali kuzingatia takwa lake “japo mabadiliko machache tu yatafanywa kuonisha taratibu za mazishi ya kitaifa na tamaduni za jamii yake.” Baada ya mwili kuwasili, utapelekwa katika hifadhi ya maiti ya Lee, Nairobi. Saa sita adhuhuri, mwili utapelekwa katika majengo ya Bunge kutoa nafasi kwa umma kuutazama na kutoa heshima zao hadi saa kumi na moja jioni. Mnamo Ijumaa, kulingana Profesa Kindiki, mwili utapelekwa katika Uwanja wa Nyayo kwa ibada ya wafu itakayohudhuriwa na wageni mashuhuri kutoka nchini na ng’ambo. “Baada ya hapo mwili utarejeshwa hifadhi ya Lee.” Akasema. Mnamo Jumamosi, Oktoba 18, mwili utasafirishwa hadi Kisumu ambapo utawekwa katika Uwanja wa Michezo wa Moi, kutoa nafasi kwa umma kutoka heshima zao hadi saa kumi na moja jioni. “Kisha utasafirishwa kwa barabara hadi nyumbani kwake Opoda Farm ambako utakaa huko usiku wote. Hatimaye mazishi yatafanywa Jumapili kulingana na taratibu za Kanisa la Kianglikana Nchini (ACK),” Profesa Kindiki akaeleza.
Raila Odinga wished to be interred within seventy-two hours of his death.
Kenya readies a four-day farewell to honour former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, with a State funeral on Friday and burial at his Bondo home on Sunday.
Kenya is set to bid farewell to one of its most iconic leaders, Raila Amollo Odinga, this Sunday, October 19, 2025, following confirmation that his burial will take place at his Opoda home in Bondo, Siaya County. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki […]
He will be buried Sunday at his Bondo home in Siaya County.
United Airlines reported a slight dip in profits Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a strengthening demand outlook would boost fourth-quarter results. United is poised for a "strong" fourth quarter "as the demand environment strengthens," said a United press release.