- - The congestion began at around 6pm, bringing traffic on the busy road to a standstill.
- - Raila is expected to be buried in a private ceremony beside his father's grave.
- - The government also confirmed the postponement of Energy Week and Media Breakfast.
- - The viewing began at 5 pm, with Raila's immediate family allowed to view the body first.
- - These companies would no longer be authorized to operate or provide services.
- - The car was found in a remote area in the village.
- - Raila is set to be buried on Sunday, October 18.
- - Ruth also recalled beefing with the former Prime Minister over the construction of a museum at their home.
- - Siaya is among regions to experience morning rains and afternoon showers over the next four days.
- - Gachagua missed Raila Odinga's State Funeral at Nyayo Stadium, sparking mixed reactions from Kenyans.
- - Wajackoyah also narrated his last conversation with Raila.
- - Thousands of mourners have flocked to the Mamboleo Showground to view Raila’s body.
- - The final ceremony will begin with an interment service at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University from 9 am until 1 pm.
- - Just like what the country witnessed in Nairobi on Thursday and Friday and in Kisumu on Saturday, Bondo turned into a sea of humanity.
- - Raila Odinga has been accorded honours previously reserved only for former heads of state.
- - The usual processions, overnight vigils, and lavish spending have been replaced by a calm, tightly coordinated service.
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- - The 80 bulls, a show of respect and appreciation for his legacy, represent the age of the veteran leader.
- - 'The day was not about politics, alliances, or rivalries. It was about Kenya coming together to honour a towering figure in our history.'
- - “Jamaica Farewell”, one of Odinga's favourite songs, was played softly through the speakers, moving many to tears.
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- - Mr Hussein Khalid, the Chief Executive Director of Vocal Africa, said the number of cases could rise.
- - At Nyayo, the chants were louder and the grief more personal.
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- - Baba's towering political legacy and the void his exit leaves behind
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- - Will Winnie Odinga, the daughter of legacy, carry his torch?
- - Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
- - Raila's story is written into the soul of Kenya
- - Baba was very friendly to journalists. He loved the media and knew how to maximize its power.
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- - Dozens of mourners were injured on Saturday at a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as crowds swelled, with some…
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- - Work has started to repair damaged power lines to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after a lengthy outage, following the establishment…
- - The government has confirmed that this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will proceed as scheduled on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Ithookwe…
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- - Tributes continue to pour in for the late former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. While some have written their final words in the condolence…
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- - Despite the fact that it is a State funeral, Raila Odinga’s final journey has been characterised by cultural practices associated with Luo…
- - More than 100 bulls were traditionally presented by mourners drawn from different communities to the late Raila Odinga’s bereaved family…
- - Tanzanian gospel singer Goodluck Gozbert has shared a unique story of how he first came to know the
- - The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader, Martha Karua, has reacted sharply after reports emerged that Tanzanian authorities blocked
- - More than 100 bulls were traditionally presented by mourners drawn from different communities to the late Raila Odinga’s
- - A Nairobi TikToker using the username @ka-wanjiku has wowed Kenyans after tattooing a black portrait of the late
- - Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has paid an emotional tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila
- - Just a moment...
- - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is used to sharing poems and love letters with romantic words such as
- - Comedian and media personality Oga Obinna has come to claim that there is a well-orchestrated scheme to harm
- - The government has announced that the Mashujaa Day celebrations will go on as planned on Monday, October 20,
- - As the nation prepares to lay the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga to rest on Sunday,
- - Late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s younger sister and Kisumu Woman Representative, Ruth Odinga, has shared an emotional
- - A grieving mother is demanding justice after her son, Jidah Burka, was shot dead during the public viewing
- - Obinna urged the police and DCI to bolster security and investigate the allegations
- - Military officers from the three formations—are all set for the procession
- - Government Spokesman Mwaura said the national celebration would go on in full honour of Kenya’s heroes, heroines
- - Sunday, October 19, 2025
- - The 2027 race has been reset. The game board has changed, and the king’s most valuable piece has fallen
- - Raila believed justice, equity and national cohesion were too noble to be entrusted to leaders
- - The former Prime Minister was a giant who made huge sacrifices for the common good
- - After the 2022 election, I saw another side of him. The human side. We would at times gym together
- - Raila bridged opposition and government, dissent and duty
- - Raila will be laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, at his Opoda farm in Bondo, Siaya County.
- - Emotional scenes marked the start of the public viewing in his home region
- - “By choosing silence, Gachagua ensured the spotlight stayed where it truly belonged."
- - For more than a century, Lodi's grape growers have supplied the old wineries that make this Californian city famous. "With wine grapes,…
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- - The Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20 will go on as scheduled despite the national mourning for ODM leader Raila Odinga. Government…
- - Raila Odinga's body was airlifted to Bondo from Kisumu. Raila's family were the first to view his body. Rosemary Odinga was seen praying…
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- - Leaders and elders from the Kalenjin community joined mourners in Bondo on Saturday, October 18, to mourn deceased ODM leader Raila Odinga…
- - A man of God has urged Kenyans to wipe away their tears as Raila Odinga is a few hours away from waking up from his 'sleep'. The minister…
- - Raila Odinga's sister, Ruth Odinga, has visited her brother's final resting place. She went to her mother's gravesite to inform her of her…
- - Tanzanian opposition leader John Wegesa Heche was arrested and detained at the Isibania One Stop Border Post as he attempted to cross into…
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- - An elderly woman from Kisumu county was shattered as she followed Raila Odinga's state funeral. She followed the ceremony from the comfort…
- - Radio Citizen's presenter Fred Machoka has painfully sobbed while speaking about Raila Odinga. He said he broke down when he saw Winnie…
- - Odinga died on Wednesday in India, and his remains were repatriated to Nairobi on Thursday, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International…
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- - KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 18 – Emergency response teams led by Hazron Omollo managed a large-scale medical operation following the public viewing…
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- - Two decades after his father, a GSU officer, was gunned down and branded a criminal by the state he served, Samuel Chemorei stood in…
- - Principal Secretary for Interior, Raymond Omollo, made the announcement at the stadium while addressing the press.
- - Medical teams are stretched thin, struggling to attend to the growing number of people fainting in the heat and emotional turmoil.
- - Those of us who walked with him through the second liberation years know how costly that discipline can be: jail cells, exile, legal…
- - Mwige said Odinga’s contribution to Kenya transcended politics, shaping the nation’s history, governance, and long-term development…
- - A tearful Kisumu stood still as Raila Odinga’s body arrived for final viewing, with thousands lining the streets to honour the late…
- - Ex-US President Barack Obama has eulogised Raila Odinga as a true champion of democracy and freedom, praising his selfless service to…
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- 18 Oct 2025 - Comedian and media personality Oga Obinna has come to claim that there is a well-orchestrated scheme to harm
- 18 Oct 2025 - The government has announced that the Mashujaa Day celebrations will go on as planned on Monday, October 20,
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- 18 Oct 2025 - As the nation prepares to lay the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga to rest on Sunday,
- 18 Oct 2025 - Late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s younger sister and Kisumu Woman Representative, Ruth Odinga, has shared an emotional
- 18 Oct 2025 - A grieving mother is demanding justice after her son, Jidah Burka, was shot dead during the public viewing
- 18 Oct 2025 - Comedian and content creator YY has called on Kenyan artistes to set aside their differences and come together
- 18 Oct 2025 - Nuru Okanga, one of Raila Odinga’s most passionate supporters, has opened up on how the late ODM leader
- 19 Oct 2025 - It was a decent weekend for Kenyan players based in England at the weekend, including Bristol City's Zak Vyner and on-loan Everton star Tyler Onyango.
- 19 Oct 2025 - Since his debut in 2008, Mieno continues to feature at the highest level in Kenya.
- 19 Oct 2025 - Kenyans will make their final push for medals at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship that ends today at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium.
- 19 Oct 2025 - Raila Odinga's fingerprints on Kenyan sports are indelible and will live long in the memory following his demise. Here are seven ways he shaped sports in the country.
- 19 Oct 2025 - My memories of Raila Odinga are filled with laughter, shared dreams and hard-fought battles.
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- 19 Oct 2025 - Belgian forward Trossard bagged his first league goal this season in the second half at Craven Cottage.
- 19 Oct 2025 - Kenya who recently changed their name (Tausi) to Blades, registered splendid results - two wins, a draw and a loss during their six-country group stage.
- 19 Oct 2025 - The Norwegian has struck 23 times in 13 games for club and country during a blistering start to the season.
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- 18 Oct 2025 - Harambee Stars forward Ryan Ogam had to watch proceedings from the bench as his team Wolfsberger AC suffered a setback in the Austrian league on Saturday.
- 18 Oct 2025 - Teenager Josh Acheampong headed the visitors ahead early in the second half before Pedro Neto curled home from a free-kick, totally changing the complexion of the match.
- 19 Oct 2025 - James Odongo, the CEO of the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organisation (Kepro), likes to think of himself as a handyman.
- 19 Oct 2025 - At least Sh3.2 billion had already been sunk into the works before they stalled.
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