Mama Ida Odinga during the state funeral service of his husband and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium Nairobi on October 17th 2025.[Collins Oduor, Standard] In the story of Kenya’s struggle for democracy and equality, one name quietly, yet powerfully, endures: Ida Odinga. Before she became known as a leader, advocate and the wife of one of Kenya’s most prominent figures, Raila Odinga, she was Ida Anyango Oyoo, born on August 24, 1950, a young ambitious woman who simply wanted to teach. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now…
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Susan Wanjira, is seeking justice for a daughter who died as a result of neglect. [Rosa Agutu, Standard] Small caskets are the heaviest, they carry intense grief and shuttered dreams the parents had for the child. On Tuesday, Susan Wanjira got to experience what no parent should: burying a child. The burial came a day after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale ordered an investigation into the death of five-month-old Gianna Wangari amid allegations of medical negligence at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp On Monday as CS Aden Duale was addressing the media regarding the safety of patients at KNH a grieving mother, Susan…
Gen Z youths during anti Government protest a long Moi avenue in Mombasa. They demand accountability in civil service and the Government to lower the cost of living. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] As chants rose, tear gas filled the air on the streets of Nairobi and different parts of the country, it was a demonstration like no other, women of different ages were out there fighting. /* Container styling */ .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, 255, 255, 1)); } .paywall-container { position: relative; max-width:…
Little hugs her dad standing with a suitcase leaving for a trip. [Courtesy/GettyImages] Fathers are often viewed as providers and protectors. In a child’s life, a father’s role is more than symbolic; his presence brings a sense of stability and security. This Father’s Day, as many will embrace the bond they have had with their fathers over the years, others will be mending deep scars created when their fathers were incarcerated. As some fathers bond with their children, other fathers who were incarcerated are desperately trying to rebuild the bond that once was. One of those fathers is 61-year-old Aggrey…