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Tracking Raila Odinga’s final journey: Arrival, lying in State, burial
Following 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.
Raila Odinga to lie in State at Parliament ahead of Sunday burial
Raila’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.
Scenes from India: Preparing Raila Odinga’s journey back to Kenya
Earlier 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.
Inside Raila Odinga’s last moments in India: Medical team speaks out
Raila 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.
INFOGRAPHIC: Facts about Raila Odinga you should know
Raila will be remembered as a champion of democracy, reform, and national unity.
Senate to hold special sitting to honour late Raila Odinga
The 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.
ODM calls for restraint as Mama Ida Odinga struggles with grief
Speaking 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.
Approval of National Human Rights Commission Somalia hailed
Save 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.
FKF suspends league matches during national mourning for Raila Odinga
FKF 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.
Visionary Pan-Africanist: AU, IGAD pay tribute to Raila Odinga
AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed profound sorrow over Raila’s passing, hailing him as one of Africa’s most distinguished and transformative leaders.
National Assembly dedicates Thursday to debate, honour Raila Odinga
Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that Thursday’s special sitting would begin at 10 am and continue late into the night, allowing every MP the opportunity to pay tribute to the man affectionately known as Baba.
State postpones Nyota verification exercise over Raila Odinga’s death
The State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development that all government activities linked to the Nyota project would resume after the national mourning period.
Ruto suspends flying of national flags on official vehicles until after Raila’s burial
The move forms part of the government’s official mourning arrangements for the late former Prime Minister, who died in India on October 15, 2025.
Former Citizen TV journalist Kimani Mbugua is dead
News of his death first broke on social media and was later confirmed by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, who had been overseeing his treatment at a rehabilitation centre in Mombasa.
Senator Sifuna calls for unity in ODM as party mourns Raila
Sifuna hailed Odinga as a towering figure in Kenya’s democratic journey, noting that for more than three decades, he nurtured political leadership and inspired the growth of democratic ideals across the country.
We’ve lost a patriot of uncommon courage! Ruto says as he mourns Raila Odinga
Ruto said Kenya, Africa, and the world had lost a patriot of uncommon courage, a unifier, and a servant of the people who gave his all for the promise of a better Kenya.
Kenya sets State funeral for Raila Odinga, flags fly at half-mast
The Government of India will assist in returning Raila’s remains, with a delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi leaving immediately to organize the repatriation.
Grief and tribute at Raila Odinga’s Karen home following his death
From early morning, supporters, neighbors, and political figures streamed into the compound, with some sitting quietly in grief while others moved about, holding leafy branches and chanting Luo songs to honor the man they affectionately called Baba.
Who was Raila Odinga?
Raila's death marks the end of a momentous and often turbulent chapter in Kenya’s political history.
Raila's death: Ruto convenes security and cabinet meetings, Parliament adjourned
The country faces a moment of mourning as leaders and citizens come to terms with the passing of one of Kenya’s most influential political figure
Tuchel soaks up cheeky chants and British banter
Thomas Tuchel embraced the ribbing from travelling England fans after their 5-0 victory in Riga that sealed World Cup qualification, admitting their pointed songs left him grinning. The German coach, who had sparked the moment by criticising Wembley’s atmosphere after the Wales friendly, watched his comments boomerang back in the most British way possible — through creative, good-natured taunts.
Transfer gossip: Semenyo has a release clause?
Inter Milan have jumped into the sprint for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, but Liverpool still appear to be leading the pack for the England international. At 25, Guehi’s blend of composure and pace has clubs circling, and Serie A heavyweight Inter want to add his steel to their back line as the January market heats up.
Leaders pay tribute to Raila Odinga, celebrated champion of democracy
Earlier, President William Ruto quickly responded by convening an urgent National Security Council meeting at 10am
Did Man City let maestro De Bruyne go too soon?
Kevin De Bruyne is firing on all cylinders at Napoli, and the spectacle has reignited a question burning across Europe: did Manchester City cut loose one of their modern greats a year early?
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80
His passing on Wednesday comes after days of public speculation about his condition
Raila Odinga’s endless chase for power
His political life is a narrative of near-victories, alliances, and controversial defeats that have repeatedly placed him at the precipice of power, only to fall short at the final moment.
UK Defence Secretary engages Agnes Wanjiru’s family as case moves forward
The encounter is the second time a UK official has met with Wanjiru’s family, coming shortly after Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions directed that a British national be formally charged in connection with the killing.
French Government faces test after PM calls for pension freeze
Lecornu, reappointed just days after resigning, must win over Socialist MPs to prevent his government from collapsing. Far-left and far-right opposition parties have scheduled censure votes on Thursday, pressing for parliamentary elections to resolve the deadlock.