Winnie Odinga delivers the hat of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to Mama Ida in Nairobi, on October 16, 2025. [File, Standard] Mama Ida Odinga has revealed how difficult it is for her family to believe that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead. Speaking at her Opoda Farm home in Bondo, Siaya County, on Tuesday, where she hosted widows under Widows Voices Ministry who had come to condole with the family, Ida described Raila’s death as unexpected. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255,…
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Raila Odinga’s body to arrive at Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu by 8am for viewing, public to start arriving at 7am. [File, Standard] The body of the late ODM leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be flown directly to the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu for public viewing before being transported to his home in Bondo by road. According to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, Raila’s remains will land at 8 a.m., after which a public viewing will commence following a short prayer by the clergy. “We expect the body to arrive by 8 a.m. in the…
The wreckage of AIC Naki Secondary School bus. [Clinton Ambujo, Standard] 21 people have been killed in a tragic road crash at Coptic Roundabout in Mamboleo, Kisumu. According to Nyanza Regional traffic enforcement officer Peter Maina, who confirmed the incident, the victims were travelling from Kakamega to Nyakach. “At around 5 PM, AIC Naki Secondary School bus, which was heading to Kisumu from Kakamega, lost control at Coptic Roundabout and rolled into a ditch across the road,” said Maina. “We’ve lost 21 people; 10 women, 10 men and a girl aged around 10 years. Five people were seriously injured. Another…
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Mourners escorting the body of slain teacher Albert Ojwang at their home Mawego, Homa Bay County. [Michael Mute, Standard] There was drama in Mawego as angry mourners escorting the body of slain teacher Albert Owino stormed Mawego police station with his body and set buildings on fire. The police station was used to temporarily detain Ojwang before he was taken to Central Police Station in Nairobi, where he was killed while in custody. And as the family ferried the body home, angry mourners forcefully removed Ojwang’s coffin from the limousine that was carrying him and marched to the police station.…
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o speaking to confirm Kisumu City is ready to host the FESTAC FESTIVAL from 25th August to September 1st. [Michael Mute, Standard] Kisumu County government will set up cold rooms and storage facilities at the Kisumu International Airport to boost fresh produce trade in the region. Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o said the project will enhance the capacity of the airport as a direct gateway for fresh produce to the global market. He said the project was to be implemented in collaboration with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and will also reduce the post-harvest losses. Nyong’o when he…