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LIVE: State funeral of Raila Odinga

A State funeral in honour of the late ODM chief is being held on Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium.

Emotional farewell as Ruto, leaders honour Raila Odinga in Parliament

Preparations were also underway for Saturday’s State Funeral at Nyayo National Stadium, which is expected to draw global attention and high-level delegations from across the world. Police said that about 10,000 officers had been mobilized to ensure order during the event.

Raila’s exit signals new political era, says Lee Njiru

TSC reschedules Friday’s teacher promotion interviews

TSC said the affected interviews will now be conducted over three working days, from Tuesday, October 21, to Thursday, October 23, 2025.

KCAA restores normal operations at JKIA after brief security disruption

Oburu Oginga named acting ODM leader as party begins transition

Dr. 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.

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.

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.

Raila Odinga remembered by world leaders as visionary statesman

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.

Who was Raila Odinga?

Raila's death marks the end of a momentous and often turbulent chapter in Kenya’s political history.

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

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.

Rainfall expected in multiple counties while other regions stay hot and dry

Highland areas east of the Rift Valley, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi, will experience cloudy mornings breaking into sunny intervals, with a chance of afternoon showers.

Government sets up task force to standardise civil service salaries

The task orce’s mandate will include creating a uniform framework for salaries and benefits across ministries, departments, and state agencies, ensuring employees with comparable qualifications and responsibilities receive equal pay.

Court declines to order readmission of 400 Litein Boys candidates ahead of KCSE

Parents have been directed to pay a total of Sh69.5 million for the reconstruction of damaged property before their children are readmitted. The matter was certified as urgent by Justice Joseph Sergon, who instructed that the case filed by Sheria Mtaani na Shadrack Wambui, a human rights lobby, be mentioned on October 23 for the allocation of a hearing date, two days after the national exams start.

Two arrested in Sh728 million gold scam targeting American businesswoman in Nairobi

According to the statement by the DCI on Wednesday, the two had masterminded a “get-rich-quick” scheme that sought to defraud the foreigner in a fake deal involving 70 kilograms of gold.

AUSSOM pays tribute to victims on anniversary of 2017 Mogadishu bombing

The AU mission described the anniversary as a time to honour the memory of the innocent men, women, and children who lost their lives and to stand in solidarity with survivors and families still grieving.

Opposition parties may appear divided but share common goals, says PLP

Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation, Bashir acknowledged that some observers describe the opposition as “confused,” but she said this is a natural outcome of a diverse democratic system.

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16

Distraught relatives gathered outside the four-storey factory in Dhaka's Mirpur area on Tuesday in search of their loved ones still missing.

IT specialist demands return of laptops, phones, and passports from DCI

Appearing before Justice Lawrence Mugambi at the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division on Tuesday, Kinyagia, through his lawyer, explained that two laptops, two mobile phones, two passports, and an international vaccination card were taken during a raid on his Kinoo residence on June 21, 2025.