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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kenya, Australia commit to strengthen joint maritime security efforts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 — Kenya and Australia have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthen maritime security and deepen bilateral cooperation, with a focus on safeguarding the Indian Ocean — a vital trade route that carries more than a...

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...

Kenya introduces 5% tax on gambling withdrawals

It will apply to all withdrawals, even when a bet has not been placed. By Beth Turner Key points: - The Kenya Revenue Authority has introduced a 5% tax on all gambling withdrawals - The tax is predicted to nearly double the Government's gaming...

Kenya clears path for crypto investments with new law

Kenya is poised to become a major hub for digital finance after its parliament passed a groundbreaking law to regulate cryptocurrencies and virtual assets. This new legislation establishes clear rules for the industry, designating the...

Mourners injured at Odinga memorial in Kenya: Red Cross

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...

2 dead, scores hurt in stampede at Raila Odinga’s state funeral in Kenya

​​​​​​​NAIROBI, Kenya Two people were killed and more than 160 were injured Friday in a stampede at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi during the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Doctors Without Borders said in a statement. “On October...

Kenya’s silent mental health crisis and the push for reform: Are we doing enough?

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 — With one in four Kenyans is expected to experience a mental health challenge in their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), Kenya is confronting a silent epidemic. Behind closed doors and across busy...

Raila's story is written into the soul of Kenya

Raila Odinga and Martha Karua. [File, Standard] There are moments in a nation’s life when words feel too small for the weight they must carry. This is one of those moments. Raila Amolo Odinga was not just a political leader, he was an institution,...