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How Ruto watered down Raila’s activism moments after his death

The Act also broadens definitions to cover a range of crimes, including unauthorized computer access, phishing scams, SIM card fraud, and cyber harassment.​ The Act also broadens definitions to cover a range of crimes, including unauthorized computer access, phishing scams, SIM…

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Extradition of British soldier said to have murdered Agnes Wanjiru begins

The Kenyan government has formally initiated extradition proceedings against a fugitive British soldier accused of murdering 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki in 2012. ​ The Kenyan government has formally initiated extradition proceedings against a fugitive British soldier accused of murdering 21-year-old Agnes…

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Beyond the grave: Why Raila refuses to leave the stage even in death

President William Rutos speech, crafted to celebrate heroes past and present, repeatedly circled back to the doyen of Kenyan politics — Raila Odinga.​ President William Rutos speech, crafted to celebrate heroes past and present, repeatedly circled back to the doyen of…

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PHOTOS: Uhuru visits Raila’s grave

A day after the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta visited the Odinga family at Opoda Farm, Kango ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County.​ A day after the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo…

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Raila Odinga buried as military honours him with 17-gun salute

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Sunday laid to rest at his father’s home in Kan’go ka Jaramogi, Bondo, in a ceremony marked by military honours, cultural symbolism and rare political unity.​ Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Sunday…

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How Raila Odinga was buried by his enemies

Raila being more powerful and fully embraced by the bougeoise locks us out more firmly because in a class society, “successful” progressives are buried by their enemies.​ Raila being more powerful and fully embraced by the bougeoise locks us out more…

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Government to announce more activities to honour Raila after Sunday burial

Raila farewell: Interment to take place from 9am to 1pm at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, followed by military honors; further activities to be announced after burial, DP Kindiki says.​ Raila farewell: Interment to take place from 9am to 1pm at Jaramogi…

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How Baba battled to win the Mulembe nation after Wamalwa

Power struggles emerged in Ford Kenya between Kijana Wamalwa and Raila after Jaramogi Oginga Odinga died. It is after Wamalwas death that Raila decided to inherit his western base.​ Power struggles emerged in Ford Kenya between Kijana Wamalwa and Raila after…

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The Grand send-off: Kisumu receives Raila Odinga for final farewell

The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kisumu, aboard a military helicopter under tight security.​ The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kisumu,…

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Even in silence Rao summons his supporters to the streets…

Raila Odinga helped make a president and stabilised three hobbling regimes, but he never claimed the presidency, a prize that eluded him in five attempts.​ Raila Odinga helped make a president and stabilised three hobbling regimes, but he never claimed the…