Raila died in India on October 15, 2025, aged 80, bringing to an end a political career that spanned several decades and saw him become one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe ceremony will launch a series of activities planned under the banner Mwezi wa Baba, with Kenyans expected to come together throughout October to remember Raila and reflect on his life and legacy.
By Bradley BosireNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said on Tuesday that the park belonged to city residents and that its reopening was part of efforts to reclaim and revitalise public spaces across the capital.
By David AbonyoKalonzo recalled how Kibaki formally ushered in the new constitutional order as Raila and other national leaders joined him during the ceremony attended by thousands of Kenyans. The former Vice President said the moment carried the weight of years of political uncertainty, with the country finally adopting a new framework for governance.
By Bradley BosireWith the signing, Kibaki brought to an end a 20-year struggle for constitutional change and offered the country a fresh start after the 2007/08 post-election violence that left more than 1,300 people dead and about 300,000 displaced.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWhile debating the proposal, MCAs pointed to Raila’s long involvement in Kenya’s public affairs, saying he played a key role in pushing for political reforms and opening up democratic space
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe organisation cautioned that the loss of urban green spaces would have far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, climate resilience, public health and citizens’ constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment.
By Bradley BosireThe remarks follow complaints by comedian and activist Eric Omondi, who said his team was blocked from accessing Uhuru Park ahead of the scheduled TuKo Kadi concert.
By Bradley Bosire