Kenyans are set to observe a national public holiday on Friday, October 17, 2025, in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, who passed away while receiving medical treatment in India. The government made the announcement through a special gazette notice No. 15007 published on Thursday by Interior and National Administration Cabinet
The medical team at Devamatha Hospital in Kochi, India, has confirmed that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was battling several long-term health conditions before his death. According to Dr Sister Alphons, a cardiologist at the hospital, Odinga had diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and a right lower limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for
The Siaya County Government has announced the suspension of all official functions following the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, describing the moment as one of profound loss and national grief. Governor James Orengo said the circumstances necessitate a review of ongoing programmes, including the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025). “The
Former Citizen TV and NTV journalist Kimani Mbugua has passed away. Reports say that Kimani died on October 14, 2025, though the cause of his death is still not clear at the time of writing. Kimani, aged 29, was a well-known young media personality who once inspired many viewers with his energy and bright future
Questions have started to pile up around Aden Duale, and the more they grow, the harder it becomes for him to convince Kenyans that everything around SHA is clean. Nelson Amenya, has come out with claims that should not be brushed aside. He says that Duale is allegedly using his own family to register hospitals
A tragic incident near State House, Nairobi, on Monday morning, October 13, 2025, has left the police fraternity in mourning after one of their own was killed in the line of duty. The attack took place at around 8:10 am along Dennis Pritt Road, close to State House Gate D, when a man armed with
A woman in Uasin Gishu County is pleading for government help to rescue her daughter, who is trapped and unwell in Saudi Arabia. The mother, identified as Faith Chemeli Chepkwony from Cheptiret, says her daughter, known as Frenda Chelangat, has been mistreated by her employer and denied the chance to return home despite being very
A wave of shock has hit Meru County after police arrested a senior Catholic nun in connection with the brutal murder of a junior nun at a local convent. The incident, which took place at a mission compound in Imenti Central, has left the Catholic community and residents deeply shaken. According to police reports, the
Recent discussions around the Kenya Airports Authority have drawn attention to how public resources are being handled under the acting leadership of Dr. Mohamud M. Gedi. Many employees within the authority say that tender processes have not been transparent and that key contracts have allegedly been influenced by a small circle of powerful individuals. They
Residents and business owners in parts of Nyeri, Embu, and Kiambu counties are set to experience temporary power interruptions on Monday, October 13, 2025, following a scheduled maintenance exercise by Kenya Power. The company says the planned outages are part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability of electricity supply by upgrading aging infrastructure and