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Body of Raila Odinga Arrives at JKIA to a Historic Reception The body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived in Nairobi this morning at 9:39am, marking an emotional and historic moment for the nation. The remains were flown aboard Kenya Airways flight KQ 203, which was specially renamed RAO001 in honour of the veteran statesman. The aircraft touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under tight security and full military protocol. A high-level Kenyan delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi had earlier travelled to India to oversee the process of bringing Raila’s body back…

Chaos Erupts at JKIA as Hundreds of Mourners Storm Airport Mild chaos was reported at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the morning of Thursday, October 16, after hundreds of emotional mourners stormed the facility to receive the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The situation quickly escalated when the crowd breached the VIP gates shortly after the plane carrying Raila’s remains touched down. In a dramatic turn of events, members of the public pushed their way dangerously close to the aircraft, forcing security agents to act swiftly. Military personnel, alongside officers from the National Youth Service (NYS) and…

President William Ruto has called an emergency meeting of the National Security Councilfollowed by a special Cabinet meeting at 2:30pm later in the day. This decision came shortly after reports emerged announcing the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. At the National Assembly, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula suspended the Wednesday morning sitting. He announced that MPs would reconvene at 2:30pm, when he would deliver an important message to the House. “I will use my powers under Standing Order Number One to direct that this sitting be adjourned. We shall meet again at 2:30pm this afternoon, when the Speaker will issue…

Speculation surrounding the whereabouts and health of ODM party leader Raila Odinga has intensified, with sharp-eyed Kenyans online claiming to have identified his exact location in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although the ODM secretariat confirmed on Sunday that Raila had indeed travelled out of the country last Friday, they dismissed earlier claims by some media outlets that he had flown to Europe for treatment. Their clarification, however, did little to silence growing speculation, especially because the former Prime Minister has been conspicuously absent from the public eye for nearly two weeks. Later that evening, a photo of Raila watching…

Raila Odinga Reportedly Dies in India While Receiving Treatment Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has reportedly passed away while undergoing treatment in India. According to the circulating reports, Raila is said to have collapsed during a morning walk on Wednesday, October 15, after allegedly suffering a cardiac arrest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors are reported to have pronounced him dead at approximately 9:52 a.m. Indian Standard Time, as stated by an unnamed hospital spokesperson. Sources claim that his daughter and close relatives were by his side at the time of the incident. Raila had traveled…

Residents Flee as Boda Boda Riders Clash in Isinya, Kajiado County Tension and fear gripped Isinya town in Kajiado County on Wednesday night after violent clashes erupted among groups of boda boda riders. The chaos, which stretched into Thursday morning, caused panic among residents and brought business activities in the area to a standstill. According to early reports, the confrontations initially involved two rival factions of boda boda riders. However, as the situation escalated, the violence reportedly spread beyond the riders, drawing in local residents and worsening the unrest. Videos and images shared online showed closed shops, deserted streets, and…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has warned opposition leaders against internal wrangles as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Elections. He cautioned that unnecessary divisions could weaken their chances of forming the next government, urging all opposition figures to unite and agree on one presidential candidate. Speaking during an interview on Radio Maisha on Thursday morning, Babu emphasized the importance of teamwork and early preparations within the opposition. He noted that if leaders fail to address their differences now, it could cost them victory in 2027. “The opposition has a strong chance of winning the next…

Kenyatta University Hospital Warns Public About Fake Job Recruitment Scams Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has issued a warning to the public after discovering fake job advertisements circulating online, falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities at the facility. In a statement released on Thursday, October 9, the hospital’s management explained that con artists have been sending fraudulent job offers to unsuspecting Kenyans through a fake email address pretending to represent the hospital. The fake messages have been inviting people to apply for various positions, giving the impression that the hospital is carrying out a large recruitment exercise.…

Media personality Oga Obinna has announced that he will stop offering personal one-on-one help to people following several days of accusations on social media linking him to the tragic death of former Gengetone and Mugithi artist Shalkido. In a statement released by his management on Thursday, Obinna explained that he made this decision after being constantly targeted by online bloggers who, according to him, were using the sad incident to gain attention and engagement on social media. “This decision comes after continuous defamation by bloggers and social media users who have turned acts of kindness into tools for views, likes,…

Kenyans could soon earn money by simply watching advertisements on social media platforms. This was revealed by Dennis Itumbi, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and the Creative Economy, who announced that the government is working on a new model aimed at benefiting both viewers and content creators. In a statement shared on his social media page on Thursday, Itumbi explained that the government plans to introduce a digital system that will allow users to get paid for watching ads, while at the same time ensuring creators are rewarded for their work. He mentioned that this model has already been…