Raila Odinga to Be Accorded State Funeral with Full Military Honours

Raila Odinga to Be Accorded State Funeral with Full Military Honours

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 .

Greece weighs disputed 13-hour workday reform

Greece weighs disputed 13-hour workday reform

Greece's parliament on Wednesday debated a controversial reform proposed by the conservative government, which would allow 13-hour workdays under exceptional circumstances, drawing fire from unions and opposition parties. But opposition parties and unions argue that workers will risk layoffs if they refuse longer hours.

IPOA and NCIC pay tribute to Raila Odinga

IPOA and NCIC pay tribute to Raila Odinga

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 […]

Ruto Declares Seven Days of National Mourning for Raila Odinga

Ruto Declares Seven Days of National Mourning for Raila Odinga

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 .

Kenyans, world leaders mourn Raila Odinga

Kenyans, world leaders mourn Raila Odinga

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 […]