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Pressure Mounts on Ruto to Withdraw Cyber Crime Law as Protests Loom President William Ruto is facing growing pressure to repeal the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, a law he signed on the same day former Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away. Many Kenyans and legal experts believe the law was rushed and could be used to limit freedom of expression online. On Monday, October 20, lawyer Miguna Miguna questioned through an X post whether President Ruto would reconsider the controversial law amid reports that it has sparked renewed calls for anti-government demonstrations. Miguna’s remarks added to the…

Karua Criticizes Government Over Handling of Raila Odinga’s Burial in Bondo People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has strongly criticized the government for what she termed as mishandling of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s burial ceremony in Bondo, Siaya County. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Karua faulted President William Ruto’s administration for failing to acknowledge the presence of key opposition leaders who attended the funeral of the veteran opposition figure. She argued that while the government took time to recognize Members of Parliament and other dignitaries, it completely ignored her and her fellow opposition principals who were also…

Raila’s Loyal Bodyguard Maurice Ogeta to Be Offered Government Job President William Ruto has revealed that the government will give a state position to Maurice Ogeta, the long-serving bodyguard of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga. The head of state said the move is meant to honour Ogeta’s loyalty, dedication, and years of unwavering service to Raila. Ruto made the announcement during Raila’s funeral service held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University in Bondo. He commended Ogeta and other members of Raila’s security detail, saying they had stood by the veteran politician through countless political battles. “I must appreciate his…

Mourners Storm Raila Odinga’s Grave After VIPs Leave Raila Odinga’s burial took an unexpected and chaotic turn shortly after President William Ruto and other top leaders left the ceremony. A huge crowd of mourners who had reportedly been barred from attending the private part of the burial forced their way into the former Prime Minister’s gravesite at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County. The emotional crowd, numbering in the hundreds, rushed past security and made their way directly to the fresh grave. In the commotion, some people pulled apart the wreaths and floral arrangements that had been carefully placed…

Ruto Sets Deadline for Ksh50,000 Youth Grants Under NYOTA Programme President William Ruto has confirmed that the government will officially begin releasing funds to beneficiaries of the World Bank-supported NYOTA Programme starting November 4. The initiative is designed to assist young people across the country who are seeking financial support for entrepreneurship, innovation, and technical training. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, the President explained that the government, in partnership with the World Bank, has allocated Ksh20 billion to facilitate various programmes targeting the youth. According to Ruto, the NYOTA Programme is expected to…

Kenya Secures Top Position in Newly Formed Global Mediation Body Kenya has earned another major diplomatic win after being elected as the Vice Chair of the newly launched International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed). The election took place during the organisation’s official inauguration ceremony held on Monday in Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. IOMed is the world’s newest intergovernmental institution committed to promoting peaceful dispute resolution through mediation rather than confrontation or litigation. Its creation marks a significant shift in how countries, investors, and major commercial entities handle conflicts. According to Kenya’s Ministry of…

Ruto Awards Raila Kenya’s Highest Civilian Honour After His Death Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been posthumously honoured with Kenya’s highest civilian award — the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.) — just days after his passing. In a special gazette notice dated October 20, 2025, President William Ruto officially conferred the prestigious title on Raila, describing him as “a statesman of rare moral courage, a visionary patriot, a unifier of the people and a champion of justice.” The announcement was also made publicly during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, which came only five days after…

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was laid to rest on Sunday evening at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County. The burial was conducted in a deeply emotional and symbolic manner, attended by top national leaders, close family members and a limited number of mourners who were allowed into the final, more private session of the ceremony. Raila, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, in India, was buried wearing his iconic hat — popularly known as Ogudu in the Luo language — along with a ceremonial fly whisk, referred to locally as Orengo. These two items…

Did you know that Kenyan law allows you to give your child any name you choose at any point in their life — even a name like Raila Amolo Odinga? Many parents name their children after public figures, and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga himself named his firstborn son Fidel Castro Odinga after the Cuban revolutionary leader. According to lawyer Danstan Omari, it is perfectly legal to rename your child after birth. In a detailed explanation shared on Saturday, October 18, Omari clarified that the Kenyan Constitution provides room for name changes through Chapter 149, Section 14 of the Births…

Gachagua’s Ally Defends His Absence From Raila Odinga’s Farewell Service Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thangwa, a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has spoken out to clarify why Gachagua did not attend the late Raila Odinga’s state funeral held on Friday, October 17, at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. Many Kenyans were surprised after Gachagua failed to appear at the major ceremony, especially since other top opposition leaders such as Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, and Martha Karua were present. His absence was also noted at earlier events, including the public viewing sessions of Raila’s body, which triggered a wave…