Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is leading a high-level government and family delegation to India to oversee the repatriation of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s remains. President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that the Indian government had offered to assist Kenya in facilitating the safe return of Odinga’s body. “A delegation comprising government officials and family members, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, is leaving immediately for India to facilitate the proper repatriation of the remains of our brother, Hon. Raila Odinga,” said President Ruto. The delegation includes Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen and Hassan Joho, National Assembly…
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Deputy President Rigathi Kindiki and Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga will co-chair the national funeral committee for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. President William Ruto made the announcement at State House on Wednesday while addressing the nation following Odinga’s death in India. He said the two leaders will work closely with the family and other officials to plan the funeral. “In consultation with the family, a committee to be co-chaired by Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has been set up to coordinate the funeral arrangements,” said Ruto. President Ruto also postponed all his…
President William Ruto has postponed all his public engagements and urged other leaders and public servants to do the same as the nation mourns the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking at State House on Wednesday, President Ruto expressed deep sorrow over Odinga’s passing, describing him as a “towering statesman” who devoted his life to Kenya’s freedom and democracy. “As a mark of respect, I have postponed all my public engagements for the coming days and I ask all other public servants and leaders to do the same so that we can join the nation in this period…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be accorded a State Funeral with full military honours, President William Ruto has announced. In a presidential proclamation on Wednesday, President Ruto said Odinga would be laid to rest with the highest level of national respect, befitting his contribution to Kenya’s democracy and freedom. “That the late Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga shall be accorded a State Funeral with military honours and the attendant state protocols being rendered and observed,” Ruto said in his address from State House, Nairobi. The President also declared a seven-day period of national mourning to honour the late statesman.…
President William Ruto has declared a seven-day period of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast across Kenya and in all the country’s diplomatic missions abroad. Speaking at State House on Wednesday, President Ruto described Odinga as a statesman who dedicated his life to fighting for Kenya’s freedom and democracy. “In honour of the Rt Honorable Raila Odinga’s extraordinary contribution to our nation, I have declared a seven-day period of national mourning, during which the national flag shall fly at half-mast across the Republic of Kenya…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has sent a message of condolence to Ida Odinga following the death of her husband and Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. Karua, who was Raila’s running mate in the 2022 General Election, said in a statement on Wednesday that she received the news of his passing with profound sadness. Odinga, 80, died in India after suffering a heart attack while undergoing treatment at the Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital in Ernakulam. According to medical officials, he collapsed during a morning walk and was pronounced dead at Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam. His body has…
Wiper Party leader and Kenya’s tenth Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the nation in mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as the “Champion of Kenya’s Second Political Liberation.” Odinga, 80, died in India after suffering a heart attack while receiving treatment at the Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital in Ernakulam. Medical officials said he collapsed during a morning walk and was pronounced dead at Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam. His body has since been preserved at the facility as the family prepares an official statement. In a heartfelt message, Kalonzo said he received the devastating…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has mourned former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the “father of Kenya’s democracy” and a “formidable hero of the country’s second liberation.” Odinga, 80, died in India after suffering a heart attack while receiving treatment at the Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital in Ernakulam. According to medical officials, he collapsed during a morning walk and was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead. His body has since been preserved at the hospital as the family prepares an official statement. In a statement, Gachagua said Raila’s contribution to Kenya’s political history would never…
Global leaders, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema, have sent heartfelt condolences following the death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga, 80, died in India after suffering a heart attack while receiving treatment at the Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital in Ernakulam. According to medical officials, he collapsed during a morning walk and was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead. His body has since been preserved at the hospital as the family prepares an official statement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Raila as…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has paid a heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a defining figure in his political journey and a true patriot who dedicated his life to Kenya’s unity and progress. Odinga, 80, died in India following a heart attack while receiving treatment at the Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital in Ernakulam. According to medical officials, he collapsed during a morning walk and was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead. His body has since been preserved at the hospital as the family prepares an official statement. In an emotional…
President William Ruto on Wednesday joined other leaders and family members at the Karen home of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to mourn his death. The Head of State was accompanied by his Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, among other leaders. Raila’s supporters also gathered at his homes in Karen and Bondo to pay their respects and mourn his passing. Odinga, 80, died in India following a heart attack while receiving treatment at the Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital in Ernakulam. According to medical officials, he suffered a cardiac arrest during…
President William Ruto on Monday assented to eight Bills passed by the National Assembly into law during a ceremony at State House, Nairobi. The newly signed laws include the National Land Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Land (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Others are the National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, and the Privatisation Bill, 2025. “With my assent, these laws now become part of the Statutes of the Republic of Kenya, reinforcing…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died in India following a heart attack, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Odinga, 80, passed away while receiving treatment at the Koothattukulam Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital in Ernakulam, India. According to medical reports, the veteran opposition leader suffered a cardiac arrest during his morning walk and was rushed to the nearby Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead. His remains are currently preserved at the hospital as the family prepares an official statement. Following the news, hundreds of mourners gathered outside his homes in Karen, Nairobi, and Bondo, Siaya County, to pay their respects.…
Raila Amolo Odinga, born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, Kenya, is one of Kenya’s most influential politicians and a central figure in the nation’s democratic journey. Of Luo descent, Odinga is the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice President after independence, and Mary Juma Odinga. His father was a key ally of President Jomo Kenyatta before becoming one of the earliest voices of opposition in post-independence Kenya — a political legacy that profoundly shaped Raila’s worldview. Odinga studied mechanical engineering in East Germany, earning a Master’s degree in 1970. Upon returning to Kenya, he lectured at the…
Enrique Borja, one of Mexico’s legendary footballers, has built a respected legacy both on and off the pitch, with an estimated net worth of $3 million. Known for his sharp goal-scoring instincts and leadership, Borja’s influence on Mexican football spans decades — from his playing days in the 1960s and 70s to his executive and media roles later in life. Enrique Borja Net Worth $3 Million Date of Birth Dec 30, 1945 Place of Birth Mexico City Early Life Born in Mexico City in December 1945, Enrique Borja García showed exceptional talent from a young age. His football journey began…