
Raila Odinga: CBD descends into chaos as Kenyans mourn ex-prime minister's death
A group of goons took advantage of the death of the former president Raila Odinga to loot shops and cause chaos at the Nairobi Central Business District.
A group of goons took advantage of the death of the former president Raila Odinga to loot shops and cause chaos at the Nairobi Central Business District.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be accorded a State Funeral with full military honours, President William Ruto has announced. In a presidential proclamation on Wednesday, President Ruto said Odinga would be laid to rest with the highest level of national respect, befitting his contribution to Kenya’s democracy and freedom. “That the late Prime Minister [...] The post Raila Odinga to Be Accorded State Funeral with Full Military Honours appeared first on Kahawatungu .
Uhuru has described Raila as a political colleague who defined his political journey.
Leaders around the world have mourned the death of former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga.
President William Ruto announced that Raila Odinga will be accorded a state funeral with all attendant honours and announced seven days of national mourning.
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued a tribute following the death of Raila Amollo Odinga, who passed away on the morning of October 15, 2025, in India at the age of 80. In a statement, Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan, CBS, and former IEBC Chairperson, said, “I join millions of Kenyans and friends across […]
President William Ruto has declared a seven-day period of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast across Kenya and in all the country’s diplomatic missions abroad. Speaking at State House on Wednesday, President Ruto described Odinga as a statesman who dedicated [...] The post Ruto Declares Seven Days of National Mourning for Raila Odinga appeared first on Kahawatungu .
The death of Raila Amolo Odinga on October 15, 2025, has placed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at a critical juncture. Odinga, who passed away at 80 in Kochi, India, following a cardiac arrest, was the heart of the party, shaping its identity as Kenya’s leading opposition force and a champion of democratic reforms. His […]
It is absolutely critical for European countries to boost growth and productivity to catch up with the United States, a senior IMF official told AFP, calling on policymakers to make "smarter" spending choices.
The Football Kenya Federation has suspended all league matches following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to observe the seven-day mourning period.
Raila Odinga died in India where he was undergoing treatment. A photo of his eldest daughter, Rosemary has emerged depicting her in a sombre state.
Raila Odinga passed away on the morning of Wednesday, October 15.
Kenyans and world leaders are mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga, aged 80, died while undergoing treatment in India, according to his family. His death on Wednesday morning ignited a national wave of mourning for a man widely regarded as the country’s most influential opposition leader. “The loss of Baba has […]
Kimani reportedly died on October 14, 2025.
The government has postponed the nationwide verification exercise for the KSh 50,000 NYOTA Grant after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.