Raila was always at the stadium when it mattered. By the time of his passing, he was patron of Gor Mahia FC and was a number one fan of national team Harambee Stars whose matches he attended at every opportunity he found.
Dennis MasindeTottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to trigger a dramatic plot twist by meeting Harry Kane’s €60 million release clause and matching the wages needed to bring the striker back from Bayern Munich.
Wainaina MarkLa Liga executives pitched the relocation as a strategic showpiece designed to celebrate and monetize the league's international audience. Louzan presented the fixture as a direct gesture to overseas viewers and subscribers, arguing that staging marquee matches abroad promotes the Spanish competition and strengthens its global brand.
Wainaina MarkJepchirchir triumphed in Tokyo last month to add the world title to the Olympic crown she claimed in Japan in 2021. She has won three other major marathons since then – in New York, Boston and London, where she set her PB of 2:16:16 in 2024. She also has experience of winning in Valencia, in 2020 when she clocked her second-fastest marathon time of 2:17:16.
Dennis MasindeThe Kenya Airports Authority personnel made repeated appeals for calm, but their efforts were drowned by the cries of mourners desperate to catch a glimpse of the casket. Tension heightened when the coffin, draped in the Kenyan flag, was brought out of the plane, prompting louder wails across the tarmac.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe eight-time World Champions have opted to stick with Russell and Antonelli, who are both products of the team's junior programme and have guided the Silver Arrows to P2 in the Teams' Championship with six race weekends to go.
Dennis MasindeThe opening match will take place on 11 June 2026 in Mexico City, with the final on 19 July in New Jersey.
Dennis MasindeThe ceremonial gun carriage, freshly polished and gleaming, awaited to bear the casket draped in the national flag. Security personnel maintained tight control around the airport, with members of the public kept at a distance to prevent commotion as emotions ran high among supporters gathered outside.
Rose AchiengArmed police and military officers have cordoned off all access routes to the facility, with checkpoints mounted along Valley Road and Argwings Kodhek Road. Only selected family members, authorised government officials, and accredited personnel are being allowed entry.
Maureen KinyanjuiRuto, who arrived shortly after 9:08 am, is leading the country’s leadership in welcoming the remains of the opposition leader who passed away on Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment in India. His Deputy, Kithure Kindiki, was among the first senior government officials to reach the airport to oversee the final arrangements for the solemn reception.
Maureen KinyanjuiOluga said each ambulance has been fitted with both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment, enabling paramedics and medical teams to respond to any medical emergency.
Chrispho OwuorDr. Oginga, the elder brother of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, assumes leadership at a crucial time as ODM begins a transition process following Raila’s death on Wednesday, October 16, 2025.
Bradley BosireThe aircraft, KQA203, left Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 6:30 p.m., carrying a delegation sent to oversee the repatriation process. Within hours of take-off, it had drawn intense global interest, initially ranking second among the world’s most tracked flights before taking the top spot by midnight.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a special gazette notice issued by the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, the declaration was made under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, giving Kenyans across the country an opportunity to reflect on Odinga’s life and legacy.
Maureen KinyanjuiA condolence book will also be open at the State Department of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi for envoys and international representatives to sign.
Maureen KinyanjuiFollowing arrangements at Lee Funeral Home, Raila’s remains will be transported to Parliament to lie in state, giving Kenyans an opportunity to pay their respects.
Maureen KinyanjuiRaila’s body is expected to arrive in Kenya on Thursday, October 16, at around 9 am, after which it will be taken to the Lee Funeral Home.
Maureen KinyanjuiEarlier on Wednesday, President Ruto announced a seven-day national mourning period, directing that the national flag be flown at half-mast across Kenya and at all Kenyan missions abroad until the interment of Odinga.
Maureen KinyanjuiRaila Odinga suffered cardiac failure around 8 am during his morning walk at the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic eye hospital-cum-research centre in Koothattukulam, where he had been receiving treatment for the past five days. He was officially pronounced dead at 9:52 a.m.
Maureen KinyanjuiRaila will be remembered as a champion of democracy, reform, and national unity.
Rose AchiengThe sitting was called in line with Standing Order 33 (1) following a request from the Senate Majority Leader and with the support of the requisite number of senators.
Bradley BosireSpeaking on Wednesday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where party leaders were preparing to travel to India for the repatriation of Odinga’s body, Sifuna said the sheer number of visitors to the Odinga home has left the family struggling to cope.
Maureen KinyanjuiSave the Children said the move marks an important step toward greater accountability and the establishment of stronger legal and policy frameworks that safeguard the rights of all Somalis, especially children.
Yunis DekowFKF said the suspension follows the government’s directive and is meant to pay respect to the late Odinga, who was remembered as a great leader and a passionate supporter of Kenyan football.
Bradley BosireAU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed profound sorrow over Raila’s passing, hailing him as one of Africa’s most distinguished and transformative leaders.
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