Security tightened in Kenya as violence breaks out at ex-PM Odinga's funeral events

Heavy security has been deployed to Kenya’s western city of Kisumu ahead of the final public viewing of the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, after five people died in the last two public funeral events. Mourners and supporters of...

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Huge crowds mourn Kenya politician Odinga

KISUMU: Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that had already claimed at least five lives this week. There were cries of "Baba" (father)...

The Enigma Has Fallen; Kenya must rise in his memory and honor

JOWI! (A Luo word that means buffalo, an animal symbolizing strength, courage, and fearlessness. The chant is used at funerals for people considered “giants” or “greats” to declare that the person was no ordinary soul. I met Baba (Rt. Honorable...

MWAURA: Tribute to Raila the patriot used by God to build Kenya

ODM leader Raila Odinga and the author at a past meeting /FILE I am deeply saddened and mourn the loss of a great leader, icon and patriot of our great country Kenya. I have been stuck thinking, is it real? Coming to terms with the passing on of...

Kenya named friendliest country in the world

Global travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has named Kenya the friendliest country in the world, according to votes submitted by its readers. Kenya made the top of the 2025 top 10 list alongside countries such as Thailand, Mexico, Cambodia,...

Huge crowds as body of Kenya politician Odinga heads home

KISUMU, Kenya: Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed at least five lives this week. There were cries of “Baba”...

Kenya’s Diana Chepkorir slapped with four-year doping ban

Audio By Vocalize Kenyan long distance runner Diana Chepkorir has been handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for blood doping violations detected through her Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). AIU said the 23-year-old’s...

Kenya seeks Luxembourg’s support to boost UNEP’s global impact

Kenya has sought support from the government of Luxembourg to leverage Nairobi’s strategic position as UNEP’s host city to enhance the treaty’s global impact. In a bilateral meeting with Xaver Bettel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade...

Hundreds of mourners injured at Odinga memorial in Kenya, local media reports

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Hundreds of mourners were injured on Saturday at a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as crowds swelled, the Standard newspaper said on its X account. Two people were killed and more than 160 others were...

Kenya's New Import Policy Promises Revenue Gains but Could Stifle Trade

Cargo Vessel Mv X-Press Kilimanjaro at the port of Mombasa.[FILE] Beginning October 1, 2025, clearing goods at Mombasa Port has not been business as usual. Whether you are a large manufacturer importing heavy machinery or an individual...

IMF projects Kenya’s economy to grow 4.8pc in 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Kenya’s economy to expand by 4.8 percent in 2025 and 4.9 percent in 2026, a slight improvement from the 4.7 percent growth recorded in 2024. According to the IMF’s...

Dozens of mourners injured at Odinga memorial in Kenya

Dozens of mourners were injured on Saturday at a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as crowds swelled, with some in critical condition taken to a nearby hospital, a Kenyan Red Cross official told Reuters. A Reuters witness...

Bank of Kenya moves to build gold reserves to strengthen shilling

Kenya has followed Ghana’s example and joined the growing trend of African central banks purchasing gold to boost their reserves and reduce overreliance on foreign exchange, as well as the free fall of local currencies. Former Vice President Dr...

Memes, myth, memory: How Kenya mourned Raila Odinga with humour

When news broke of Raila Odinga’s passing, Kenya did not respond with the solemn silence often associated with national grief. Instead, the country turned to its most familiar form of collective expression, humour. In a show of unity and...

Stampede in Kenya kills 2, injures 163

NAIROBI, Kenya -- A stampede at a soccer stadium Friday during the state funeral service for Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga killed two people and injured more than 100 others. Kenyans had turned out in large numbers to mourn Odinga...

Heavy security after deadly violence in Kenya, as thousands mourn former Prime Minister...

There was a minor scuffle that left several people injured, but no major incidents were reported. Dozens of mourners fainted after being overwhelmed by emotions, the heat and long lines during the public viewing. Odinga was a respected and...

Dozens injured, heavy security in Kenya as Odinga mourned before burial

Published On 18 Oct 202518 Oct 2025 Dozens of people have been injured at a memorial event in Kenya’s western city of Kisumu as huge crowds gathered to view the body of revered former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, local media reported. The injuries...

RIP Raila Odinga | Police kill three mourners in Nairobi

NAIROBI - Tensions flared up in Kenya as thousands gathered, to mourn former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. At least three people have been confirmed dead after police fired teargas, and live ammunition to disperse the crowds at Nairobi's Moi...

Heavy security after deadly violence in Kenya

People line up to view the body of former Kenya prime minister Raila Odinga at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct 16. (AP) NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18, (AP): Heavy security has been deployed to Kenya’s western city of Kisumu ahead of the final...