Weeks after she went to court to demand the government produce her detained husband, Raila Odinga, a letter landed on Ida Odinga's desk at Kenya High School. It ended her career and made her family homeless. The official reason? 'Public interest'. The unspoken reason? Being Raila's wife.
President William Ruto paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Raila Odinga, describing him as a transformative leader whose legacy of justice and unity will forever shape Kenya's future.
Raila is known as an enigmatic figure, a man who has been at the centre of Kenyan politics for a lifetime, a fighter who has also wielded immense power, an outsider who became the ultimate insider, and a leader whose final chapter in an epic political saga came to a close on October 15, 2025, when he passed away in India.
Raila Odinga is known by many names: Baba, Agwambo, Tinga, The Enigma. But these are more than just nicknames; they are a living history of his political journey. We break down what each name truly means and the stories behind how he earned them.
Few jobs demand as much courage as guarding a political figure who divides opinion as strongly as Raila Odinga. Both George and Maurice faced moments where politics turned hostile and threats were real.
Kenya has declared a public holiday to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, as announced in a Kenya Gazette notice signed by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen
The family has released the full programme for the late Raila Odinga’s farewell, detailing dates for public viewing, state funeral, and final burial in Bondo.
After news of his death broke, Kenyans from all walks of life, including political leaders, activists and ordinary citizens, took to social media to express their sorrow and celebrate his outstanding contribution to the nation.
A trail of bizarre break-ins and bold intrusions, culminating in a fatal attack, lays bare alarming security lapses at State House, Kenya’s most guarded address.
A multi-billion shilling government investment has connected over 1.18 million new households to electricity since 2022, bringing power to more than 10 million Kenyans under the Last Mile Connectivity Project, a government report reveals.
Attending this year’s Safari 7s tournament reaffirmed what many of us die-hard fans already know. Whether you come for the sport, the vibes, or the music, one thing’s for sure, you’ll leave with memories and a promise to come back.
In the 20th second of the clip, something striking happens as the sneer and glee which appears to reflect the arrogance of a man believing that he is immune to consequences quickly disappears.
Conceived at State House and birthed in Kabarak, the deal is a landmark political development that came after months of intense discussions, concessions and consensus.
The use of the previous wine has been discontinued after Kenya’s party culture caught up with it, with the Catholic Church in Kenya introducing the new Mass Wine that will be used going forward.