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 The death of Raila Odinga became one of the biggest blow to Kenyans as attested by the way he was received upon the arrival of his body at JKIA from India. There was a standstill right from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Parliament buildings, Lee Funeral Home and Kasarani National Stadium due to a huge turnout. JKIA management had to halt flight operations for two hours due to flight scare. This is after an uncontrollable crowd stormed the airport facility to pay their last tribute to the fallen hero. Raila Odinga wasn't just an ordinary mortal, but carried the hearts of many who looked upon him as their hero. The body of Raila lied in state at Kasarani Stadium for public viewing on the 16th October 2025, an event which had been rescheduled from Parliament buildings owing to the surging crowd that almost overwhelmed the security apparatus. President William Ruto led dignataries and Kenyans in the public viewing event. Former president Uhuru Kenyatta was also prese...

  When the clouds gathered, and speculations were rife with Kenyans demanding to know the whereabouts of Raila Odinga, it didn't click the minds of many that they would lose a great man of his calibre. Raila died on the 15th of October 2025 at the age of 80. Raila served as Kenya's second Prime Minister between 2008 and 2013. He was elected as MP for Langata in 1992 and served upto 2013. The death of ODM leader Raila Odinga has sent shockwaves across Kenya and beyond its borders. Raila Odinga was not just an ordinary politician, but he was an above average political strategist who withstood the vagaries of the murkiest field of Kenya politics for over 3 decades. His death has left a huge vaccum in the entire nation, particularly his backyard of luo Nyanza. Who will succeed Raila Odinga? The death of Raila has triggered succession battle, as James Orengo, Opiyo Wandayi, Gladys Wanga, Babu Owino and John Mbadi gears up to fill the gap. ODM leadership will definitely be determined...

  President William Ruto is so witty in his endeavors. He is not taking anything to chance in his re-election bid. Ruto has been on an offensive charm to woo his esrtwhile political nemeses. In a well choreographed manoeuvre, the president of Kenya under the guise of uniting the nation has retracted his initial stance of battling against dynastical rule and has distanced himself from the over-hyped Kenya hustlers. The sequence of dynastical capture Just like his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, president Ruto started with luring his 2022 presidential competitor and a perennial presidential contender - Raila Odinga. President William Ruto reached out to Raila after the 2024 Gen-Zs protests that almost turned into a revolution against the State. The handshake between Ruto and Raila led to the inclusion of ODM diehards in the hastily formed broad-based government. Hassan  Joho, Wycliffe Oparanya, Opiyo Wandayi and John Mbadi were appointed to the Kenya cabinet courtesy of a rapport be...

  Speculations have been rife over the health condition of ODM leader and perennial presidential contender Raila Odinga. Preliminary reports indicate that he is serious ill and hospitalized at the Kings College Hospital in the United Kingdom. However, a confirmed report from his inner circle indicated that the former prime minister had been admitted at unknown hospital in India, in critical condition. Raila was scheduled to lead the ODM party in celebrating their 20th anniversary at Mombasa, but the event was postponed due to his deteriorating health status. ODM Secretariat has already issued a statement asking Kenyans to pray for their party leader. Raila Odinga's last public appearance The ODM leader was last seen with his sister Akinyi Walkowa Odinga, where he was photographed alongside his wife Ida. Akinyi was seen donned in academic regalia, after attaining a doctorate degree specializing in Public administration and Peace studies at the Durban University in South Africa. The ...

  Ozone layer is a thin layer of gas that protects the Earth from the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet solar radiation. The ozone layer is a protective atmospheric shield that cushions people from getting to adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation that can lead to increased cases of skin cancer. How countries rushed to salvage the Ozone Layer  Vienna convention adopted in 1985 brought countries that agreed to corporate on science and policy. It set a framework of protecting the ozone layer. In 1987 the Montreal Protocol was signed and signatory nations agreed on stemming up efforts to protect the ozone shield. Kenya ratified the Kigali amendment in 2023.  In the Kigali Amendment, countries agreed to scale down the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)  powerful greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and insulation.  Protection methods that were advocated include phasing out ozone-depletin...

  Africa Smart Cities and Township Alliance (ASCA) is a global public-private partnership that aims to advance comprehensive projects across Africa cities and towns.  The alliance was proposed by the World Smart Cities Forum (WCSF). ASCA Summit is Africa’s platform for the display of transformative ideas and scalable infrastructure solutions for Africa SmartCities and towns. The ASCA Summit 2025 to be held at the Lakeside City portrays Kisumu as a hub for smart city development, where investors, policymakers and innovators converge to craft solutions that bring Africa SmartCities to life.  Africa’s urban future and innovative growth in major cities and towns will be reimagined through collaboration, technology and investment. The Grand Royal Swiss Hotel was earmarked for the event to provide space dedicated to co-creating sustainable urban futures through Africa SmartCities solutions. The ASCA Summit Kisumu bring together governments, private sector, innovators and academ...

  A conglomerate of opposition mandarins are not leaving anything to chance in their endeavors to oust president William Ruto from power through the ballot. As 2027 draws nigh, political temperatures in Kenya are on a steady rise as opposition gather momentum in their quest to clinch power. Recently, the opposition christened as the 'United Opposition' identified former Kimilili legislator Dr Mukhisa Kituyi as their sole spokesman. The opposition bringing together Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Justin Muturi, Martha Karua, Fred Matiang'i and Eugene Wamalwa are of the opinion that they should have a single opposition candidate in order to win the presidential elections that will be held on August 2027. The strategic exit of ODM leader Raila Odinga from opposition politics, when he chose to work with president Ruto, left a vaccum that had to be filled. Why 2027 General Elections in Kenya might be the most historic Should the opposition manage to stick together, president ...