Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

There were chaos in Nairobi after rowdy mourners breached major security installations after the arrival of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body from India. This forced security agencies to change earlier plans on the burial. For instance, there was a major security breach at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Thursday after crowds of mourners and boda boda riders gained access to the State Pavilion during the arrival of the body. At Parliament Buildings, officials had to cancel a planned public viewing after they were overwhelmed by the crowd. This forced the authorities to change the viewing plans from Parliament…

Military personnel took over operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Parliament Building ahead of the arrival of the body of late Raila Odinga. The body will be taken for public viewing on Thursday afternoon. This is after president William Ruto announced Odinga will be accorded a State Funeral. Security was tight at the airport and parts of the city ahead of the arrival of the body. A National Security Council meeting chaired by President Ruto ordered enhanced security across the country. This forced the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to order more personnel to be deployed to…

The government has designated Friday, October 17, 2025, as a public holiday in memory of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, who passed away while undergoing treatment in India. According to Gazette Notice No. 15007 ssued on Thursday, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the declaration pursuant to Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 110). “It is hereby notified for public information that, by virtue of the powers granted under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares Friday, 17th October 2025, a public holiday…

President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, as the US seeks to put economic pressure on the Kremlin as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters he had received assurances from Modi that India would halt its purchases “within a short period of time”, which he called “a big stop”. A spokeswoman for the Indian embassy in Washington DC would not comment. The US president has sought to leverage India’s purchases of Russian oil in his trade war, but New Delhi has resisted, creating a…

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a report he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, provoking outrage from the South American nation’s leaders. US forces have already conducted at least five strikes on suspected drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean in recent weeks, killing 27 people. UN-appointed human rights experts have described the raids as “extrajudicial executions”. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the US “is looking at land” as it considers further strikes on drug cartels in the region. Nicolas Maduro, whose legitimacy as Venezuela’s president is internationally contested after disputed elections last year, appealed on…

The body of a man was found in a maize plantation after his murder in Ndori, Rarieda, Siaya County. The man had a fractured right leg when his body was found, police said. The body was not immediately identified at the time the body was found. Police said they moved to the mortuary pending identification and an autopsy. Police said they are investigating the motive. In Mwala, Machakos County, one Kisilu Munguti Mbatha died after he had been assaulted by unknown people. The victim was walking from Banguu when he was attacked in the area, police said. He succumbed while…

A team set up for the State Funeral of the late Raila Odinga, co-chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the former Prime Minister will be buried on Sunday, October 19, in line with his family’s wishes. Speaking during a press briefing in Karen after the news of his demise on Wednesday, Kindiki who is the chair of the National Funeral Committee said Raila had indicated to the family that he wished to be buried within 72 hours ofhis death. The DP confirmed that, in line with President William Ruto’s proclamation, Raila would be accorded a State Funeral…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has mourned former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He said: “On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya on the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Mr Odinga, who led Kenya from 2008 to 2013, has passed away at the age of 80 in India, where he was receiving medical treatment. President Ramaphosa’s thoughts and prayers are with the Odinga family and friends and associates of the late former Prime Minister, including the Orange Democratic Movement. President Ramaphosa said:…

Chief Justice Martha Koome led the Judiciary in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a towering statesman whose life and legacy are inseparable from Kenya’s democratic journey. In a statement issued on behalf of the Judiciary, the Judicial Service Commission, and in her personal capacity, Justice Koome said she received the news of Odinga’s death “with profound sorrow and deep sadness.” She extended heartfelt condolences to Mama Ida Odinga, the Odinga family, and to the people of Kenya, noting that the Judiciary shares in the nation’s grief and joins Kenyans in mourning the…

Police are investigating an incident where the body of a 30-year-old man was found on the roadside after his murder in Kanga area, Rongo, Migori County. The man was identified as Charles Mogaka when the body was found on the Kisii-Rongo highway on Tuesday October 14 morning, police said. The decease had head injuries and there was blood oozing from his mouth and ears. Police said the man also had head injuries when the body was discovered. There were indications the man was killed elsewhere and the body dumped at the scene, police said. There were no signs struggle at…

Raila Amolo Odinga was one of Kenya’s most consequential and polarizing political figures of the post-independence era: a veteran opposition leader, former Prime Minister, and perennial presidential contender whose career shaped Kenya’s politics for more than four decades. This profile looks at his background, political trajectory, family, controversies, and recent role on the regional stage. Early life and education Raila Amolo Odinga was born on 7 January 1945 in Maseno, in what was then the Kenya Colony. He is the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, a leading independence figure who became Kenya’s first vice-president — a lineage that placed Raila…

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead. Raila died at a hospital at Koothattukulam in Ernakulam in India following a heart attack. Officials said he had been taken to Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital for treatment when the incident happened on Wednesday morning. The mortal remains are kept at Koothattukulam Devamatha Hospital. The family will issue a statement later. Odinga, who had been undergoing treatment in Kochi, passed away on Wednesday due to cardiac arrest. He suffered a cardiac arrest during morning walk. He was taken to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam where he was pronounced dead. The 80-year-old Odinga is…

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that a $20bn (£15bn) US lifeline to help calm Argentina’s currency crisis is an attempt to sway legislative elections this month in the South American nation. Welcoming Argentina’s libertarian leader Javier Milei to the White House, Trump warned that the US would not “waste our time” with helping Argentina if Milei’s party did not prevail. Milei praised Trump for his peacemaking efforts and said the US president’s policies would lead to “prosperity”. Argentina’s financial turmoil comes ahead of national midterm elections on 26 October, seen as a test of voters’ desire to continue backing Milei’s…

The US has struck another vessel off the coast of Venezuela on Tuesday, killing six people, President Donald Trump has said. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the vessel belonged to “narcoterrorists” and that it was “trafficking narcotics”. This is the fifth strike of its kind by the Trump administration on a boat accused of trafficking drugs on international waters since September. In total, 27 people have been reported killed, but the US has not provided evidence or details about identities of the vessels or those on board them. Some lawyers have accused the US of breaching international…

‘Big John’ Fisher, a British social media star known for his viral fast food reviews, has been detained in Australia over a visa issue. Fisher – who is famous for his love of Chinese takeaway and his signature catchphrase “bosh” – arrived in Western Australia on Tuesday ahead of a tour of the country. However, in social media posts, he said he would have to cancel his scheduled appearances in Perth and Sydney as he would be deported to London. Fisher said he was questioned by border officials for four hours, and though his visa was “legit”, Australian authorities “weren’t…