Calm, and almost sacred silence hung over Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as the country laid to rest one of its most influential sons, Raila Amolo Odinga. The former prime minister’s final journey ended where his story began — in the quiet compound
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Ruto Leads Nation in Bidding Farewell to Raila Odinga in Bondo
President William Ruto on Saturday joined thousands of mourners in Bondo to pay tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, who was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Nyamira village.The ceremony, held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology grounds, brought together
Luo Leaders Vow to Uphold Raila’s Legacy Through Ruto Alliance
Senior Luo leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to continue working with President William Ruto’s government, saying it was part of the late Raila Odinga’s final wish for unity and national cooperation.Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the community must honour Raila’s decision to join hands with Ruto through the March
Ruto’s “Jamaica Farewell” Rendition Moves Mourners at Raila’s Memorial
Raila’s Final Flight Back to Kenya Most Tracked
A Nation in Mourning: Power Flags Lowered as Kenya Pays Tribute to Raila Odinga
In a silent but powerful gesture of respect, the Deputy President’s vehicle was seen without its official flag on Thursday morning, symbolizing a nation united in grief. The removal came just hours after President William Ruto declared seven days of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila
Kindiki Backs Raila-Ruto Alliance, Dismisses Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has said the opposition stands no realistic chance against the emerging alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga in the 2027 General Election.Speaking in Siaya County on Monday, October 13, 2025, during a boda boda empowerment programme, Prof. Kindiki said the opposition
Sakaja Under Pressure as Heavyweights Eye Nairobi’s Top Seat
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing mounting political heat as several prominent figures prepare to challenge him for the county’s top seat in the 2027 general election.From poor waste management to strained relations with county lawmakers, Sakaja’s leadership has increasingly come under fire, creating an opening for rivals keen to
Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Industry to Create 100,000 Jobs in Green Transition
Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) sector is emerging as a major engine for job creation, with projections showinig that it could generate more than 100,000 employment opportunities over the next five years.A new report by the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) has given an optimistic picture of the industry’s future, highlighting its
Ruto, Gideon Moi in Talks Over Baringo Senate Race
President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi held private talks at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, in what insiders describe as an effort by the President to persuade Moi to withdraw from the Baringo senatorial by-election following the death of Senator William Cheptumo.The discreet meeting has triggered political speculation,