The Star

18 Oct 2025 - In Raila’s case, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and a recent mild stroke created a high-risk environment for cardiac arrest.

18 Oct 2025 - The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.

18 Oct 2025 - Zelensky does not share Trump's apparent confidence that Russia's Putin is acting in good faith.

18 Oct 2025 - "Every day is not a normal day in our job, and just like any flight, we woke up just to fly our roster,” Saviamaria said

18 Oct 2025 - The Military aircraft carrying his body touched down at 4.16 pm

18 Oct 2025 - Rangwe Sub-County Police Commander Magdaline Chebet confirmed the incident, saying preliminary investigations had ruled out an electrical fault as…

18 Oct 2025 - Atwoli said Raila believed in dialogue and the idea that Kenya was always bigger than individual ambitions

18 Oct 2025 - He was a fiercely nationalist politician who mobilised support across ethnic lines.

18 Oct 2025 - Governor Nyong’o said only a few leaders in history have left such an enduring mark on their people

18 Oct 2025 - More than half the cancers were detected at an early stage, where they are easier to treat and potentially curable.

18 Oct 2025 - Thousands of residents had gathered at Mamboleo in Kisumu to view the body of the former Prime Minister.

18 Oct 2025 - National Construction Authority CEO Maurice Aketch inspected the site to ensure safety and structural standards.

18 Oct 2025 - Omollo said the government was satisfied with the conduct of residents

18 Oct 2025 - Ruth said Raila had sensed hostility from sections of the youth, especially online.

18 Oct 2025 - In protests and rallies, Raila often shouted “Haki Yetu!” — a demand for fairness that stirred thousands into action.

18 Oct 2025 - The incident unfolded as security officers battled to restrain the mourners who had gathered outside the homestead

18 Oct 2025 - Zelensky believes using Tomahawks to strike at Russian oil and energy facilities would severely weaken Putin's war economy.

18 Oct 2025 - “Kalonzo should be the last to complain that he was denied a chance to eulogise Jakom,” Cherargei said

18 Oct 2025 - "He [Oburu Odinga] has the best ideals for the party. He has kept us together," Kasmuel McOure said

18 Oct 2025 - "This is a solemn occasion. It is not a time for confusion."

18 Oct 2025 - Cory Jones, 19, was jailed for eight years at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting 69 offences.

18 Oct 2025 - Oketch entered the compound dressed in traditional Luo regalia, a clear sign of respect for cultural tradition.

18 Oct 2025 - Raila's body will be airlifted from Kisumu to Bondo this evening for a night vigil.

18 Oct 2025 - “I was holding on to him, learning from him. Everything you see about me is from Raila."

18 Oct 2025 - Natembeya said the gesture is a “humble token” of his deep appreciation for Raila’s “monumental contribution” to the nation.

18 Oct 2025 - Earlier plans indicated that the body was to be transported by road but that has since changed.

18 Oct 2025 - A combination of grief, intense heat, dehydration and overcrowding overwhelmed many mourners.

18 Oct 2025 - “We are going there with a lot of sadness because we have lost a great leader who helped unite the country"

18 Oct 2025 - A number of them with injuries have been taken to various hospitals for medication.

18 Oct 2025 - “I have today written to Education CS Julius Ogamba requesting to rename the Technical University of Kenya into Raila Odinga Technical University. If…

18 Oct 2025 - They expressed frustration over persistent discrimination that has denied them access to opportunities and services

18 Oct 2025 - No one has occupied the national psyche so powerfully, teaming up with four presidents

18 Oct 2025 - Clad in traditional regalia, the elders conveyed Mudavadi's condolences to the Odinga family.

18 Oct 2025 - Emergency response teams and paramedics rushed in to provide first aid, quickly evacuating the injured from the packed section of the stadium.

18 Oct 2025 - Emotional scenes marked the start of the public viewing in his home region.

18 Oct 2025 - World Menopaus Day is observed annually on October 18.

18 Oct 2025 - The master of ceremonies repeatedly appealed for calm over the public address system

18 Oct 2025 - The atmosphere, initially solemn, turned chaotic as the crowd pressed toward the tent where Raila’s body lay in state.

18 Oct 2025 - Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu were visibly emotional as they paid their respects.

18 Oct 2025 - What began as two orderly queues quickly turned chaotic as the number of mourners swelled.

18 Oct 2025 - The unidentified man was seen forcing his way toward the cordoned-off section of the stadium.

18 Oct 2025 - Wanga, a close ally of the late opposition leader, was visibly overwhelmed by grief.

18 Oct 2025 - Dressed in full ceremonial uniform, the officers carried out a choreographed reception for Raila Odinga's body.

18 Oct 2025 - Vuvuzelas blared, and tree twigs were raised shoulder-high as the crowd chanted in grief and celebration of the man many called Baba.

18 Oct 2025 - The chopper transporting the casket from Kisumu International Airport to the stadium minutes after arrival at Kisumu Airport.

18 Oct 2025 - Raila’s political influence in Kisumu and across the country has spanned decades.

18 Oct 2025 - Raila died on October 15, 2025.

18 Oct 2025 - By early morning, the 25,000-capacity stadium was nearly full.

18 Oct 2025 - Raila will be buried on October 19, 2025 in Bondo.

18 Oct 2025 - While some welcomed the message, a section of social media users questioned Obama's silence in the emotionally charged days after Raila's death.