Plane Carrying RAILA ODINGA’s body from India dubbed RAO001 becomes worlds most tracked as Kenya prepares State Funeral

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - A Kenya Airways flight transporting the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga from India to Nairobi became the most tracked aircraft globally on Flightradar24 late Wednesday. The flight, initially designated...

Hundreds of learners mark Global Handwashing Day in Nairobi

Hundreds of learners in Nairobi County participated in a hygiene sensitization campaign organized by Dettol to mark Global Handwashing Day, observed on Wednesday, 15th October. This year’s theme, “Be a Handwashing Hero”, underscores the importance...

Four Persons Killed In Kenya At Raila Odinga's Lying-In-State

Four people were killed in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Thursday after security forces opened fire and used tear gas to disperse huge crowds at the stadium where the body of deceased opposition leader, Raila Odinga, was lying in state. Odinga, a...

Police in Kenya fire tear gas to disperse mourners at Raila Odinga viewing 

Security forces have fired tear gas at crowds of mourners who gathered at a stadium in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to view the body of opposition leader Raila Odinga, who died earlier this week in India. Thousands of Odinga’s supporters began...

Kenya, Australia strengthen ties to boost trade, agriculture, maritime security cooperation

Kenya and Australia have emphasized the importance of mutual bilateral and multilateral collaboration, particularly in attracting more Australian investors to consider Kenya as a preferred investment destination. This while also encouraging...

Kenya passes bill to regulate Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

Key Takeaways Kenya has officially enacted legislation regulating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill assigns regulatory authority over Kenya’s crypto sector to the Central Bank and Capital Markets...

Police fire tear gas as thousands in Kenya mourn opposition leader Odinga in Nairobi stadium

NAIROBI, Kenya Kenyan police fired shots into the air Thursday and used tear gas to disperse thousands of mourners during a public viewing for the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after it arrived from India. The sound of gunfire was...

Body of former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga arrives in Nairobi

Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 9 hours ago The body of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga who had been receiving treatment in India when he died, arrives at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya October 16, 2025....

President Nandi-Ndaitwah expresses confidence in Kenya’s unity after Odinga’s death

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is confident that the people of Kenya will find strength and unity in overcoming the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga died on Wednesday in India, aged 80. In a statement, President...

Kenya's grand plans, tiny budgets and ever-growing borrowing habits

Treasury CS John Mbadi and PS Chris Kiptoo with the International Monetary Fund team during the 2025 Spring Meetings. [File, Standard] We live in interesting times. Just as we were busy contemplating the sort of pro-poor, pro-people priorities...

Athletics Kenya pens a glowing tribute for "passionate statesman" Raila

Athletics Kenya has joined the nation in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as “a towering statesman whose deep passion for sports helped shape Kenya into a continental powerhouse.” Raila breathed last...

Tomorrow declared public holiday in Kenya to honour former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s State Funeral

* Marking a solemn moment of national reflection for a leader remembered for his decades-long struggle for democracy, reform, and unity * To be laid to rest on Sunday in his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County aligning with the Odinga family’s...

Mahama mourns former Kenya Prime Minister Odinga 

President John Dramani Mahama has extended his condolences to Kenyan President William Ruto, the Odinga family and the people of Kenya over the demise of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The late former Kenyan Prime Minister passed away...

“Double Tragedy”: Superior General of Religious Institute in Kenya Speaks on Death, Arrest of its Members

Sources told ACI Africa that Sr. Caroline had recently succeeded the late Sr. Anselmina as head of Nkabune Children’s Home, an orphanage under the Catholic Diocese of Meru. “The deceased had faithfully served for many years, running a children’s...

Sonko, family receive Kimani Mbugua’s body at JKIA

The body of Kimani Mbugua arrives in Nairobi's JKIA from Mombasa. The body of former television journalist Kimani Mbugua arrived in Nairobi on Monday evening from Mombasa, accompanied by members of his family and former Nairobi Governor Mike...

Today in Africa — October 16, 2025: Four Killed at Raila Odinga Memorial, Joseph Kabila Resurfaces in Kenya, Madagascar’s Junta Defies African Union Suspension

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Raila Odinga: Athletics Kenya mourns statesman whose passion helped shape Kenyan sport

Athletics Kenya has joined the nation in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, recognizing him as a “towering statesman” whose “deep passion for sports helped shape Kenya into a continental powerhouse.” Odinga’s...

Kenya Coast Polytechnic breaking new grounds with EASTRIP support

For the less than eight years he has been a lecturer at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), Albert Ogaye has risen from being an ordinary trainer to a deputy head of department to a head of department. The head of the department of...

Nairobi to Host Africa’s Premier Summit on Unlocking Impact Capital with Strong Southern African Focus

The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), with its regional office in Johannesburg, today highlighted that Nairobi, Kenya, will host the 2025 AVPA Conference from November 3 to 5, 2025, at the Trademark Hotel. This flagship event comes at...

Kenya Prisons dominates Chema Volleyball Club, secures Nyerere Cup final berth

The Kenya Prisons Men’s Volleyball Club has stormed into the final of the prestigious Nyerere Cup after delivering a commanding straight-sets victory over Chema Volleyball Club Juja in a high-stakes semifinal. In a clash defined by composure and...