1 hour ago Raila Junior to Restore Late Father’s Iconic ‘Hummer’ SUV for Family Mausoleum

Raila Odinga Junior, son of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has announced plans to restore his father’s iconic Hummer SUV, a vehicle that became a symbol of political power during the 2007 election campaign. “My intention is to restore and take it to the museum at Kango Ka Jaramogi,” Raila Junior told journalists, referring to the family mausoleum where his father was laid to rest. The Odinga family aims to transform the red Hummer, once a head-turning campaign vehicle, into a historical artifact that preserves a tangible piece of Kenya’s political memory. The vehicle was gifted to Raila Odinga by The post Raila Junior to Restore Late Father’s Iconic ‘Hummer’ SUV for Family Mausoleum appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 hour ago Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death

The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to leukaemia. Now, Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, Bayo’s mother, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through Omenke Andeje & Company Advocates, seeking an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The family suspects foul play in the demise of the ‘11th Hour’ hitmaker. The post Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 h. ago Luo Council of Elders Denies Endorsing CS Wandayi as Raila Successor

The Luo Council of Elders has dismissed claims that it has endorsed a new political leader to succeed the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Council chairman Odungi Randa clarified the matter on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, calling recent reports misleading and inaccurate. The clarification follows days of speculation triggered by a visit to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi’s home in Ugunja, Siaya County. Some political circles suggested the meeting was a sign that Wandayi had been endorsed as Raila’s successor. Randa firmly rejected the claims. “And there’s no kingpin in the Luo,” he said. “We have so many people The post Luo Council of Elders Denies Endorsing CS Wandayi as Raila Successor appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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11 h. ago Kalonzo, Gachagua declare Kamba–Kikuyu merger ‘already done’

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 9 – Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday declared that the Kamba and Kikuyu communities have merged politically, describing the two groups as “one family” working toward a united 2027 front. The two leaders made the remarks during a funeral service in Murang’a, where they […] The post Kalonzo, Gachagua declare Kamba–Kikuyu merger ‘already done’ appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago ‘We’re so grateful’: Visa approved for B.C. family’s adopted granddaughter from Kenya

‘We’re so grateful’: Visa approved for B.C. family’s adopted granddaughter from Kenya  CTV News

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44 h. ago Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video

Late Kenyan politician Raila Odinga didn’t endorse MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor post – ignore manipulated video  Africa Check

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45 h. ago OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems

By Antony Kagure Moments before the opening session of the Datafest Africa 2025 conference, a whispered rumour rippled through the auditorium—that Kenyan veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga had passed away. It spread the way news now travels in the digital age: first as a murmur, then a hush, followed by a quiet chorus of phones […] The post OPINION: Building technology that serves people, not just systems appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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46 h. ago Searching for Amani: A boy investigates his father’s death in Kenya

Searching for Amani: A boy investigates his father’s death in Kenya  Al Jazeera

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49 h. ago “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that the 2027 General Election may not resemble a normal democratic contest if current governance and political patterns continue. Kalonzo delivered the warning on Saturday, December 6, during the Lower Eastern Advocates Forum end-of-year celebrations in Machakos County. The event, which started at 6pm and ran past midnight, brought together judges, magistrates, advocates, and regional leaders including Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior. “This country is in a revolutionary mode. What you are going to see next time isn’t a normal election,” Kalonzo said. Claims of Flawed By-Elections and The post “Not a Normal Election”: Kalonzo Predicts Turbulent 2027 if Trends Persist appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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50 h. ago Murkomen Praises Wife’s Sacrifice for Family, Urges Parents to Spend More Time with Kids

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has opened up about the sacrifices his wife, Gladys Wanjiru, made for their family, highlighting the vital role of parental involvement in raising children. Speaking during the Reformed Church of East Africa (R.C.E.A) Women League Annual Convention in Kitengela on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Murkomen revealed that his wife gave up her law career to focus on raising their children full-time. “There is nothing that can replace personal attention to your children. Mimi at least nko lucky bibi yangu aliwacha kazi akasema wacha nikae na watoto,” he said, praising her dedication. A Family Effort: Parenting The post Murkomen Praises Wife’s Sacrifice for Family, Urges Parents to Spend More Time with Kids appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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63 h. ago Kenya’s Future Icons: Profile Of Amos Wanjala, Kenyan Playing Football In Spain

Kenya’s Future Icons: Profile Of Amos Wanjala, Kenyan Playing Football In Spain  The Kenya Times

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3 d. ago ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – A sombre gathering at the burial of Beryl Odinga turned into a moment of emotional reflection on family, grief and political succession, as Ida Odinga delivered a firm message to political actors seeking to draw the mourning Odinga family into the 2027 alliances. Speaking after moving tributes from family members, […] The post ‘Please, leave us alone!’: Ida tells off politicians pressing Odinga family on 2027 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga has reaffirmed that there is “no vacuum” in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging members to remain united as the Odinga family endures an emotionally devastating period marked by the loss of two close relatives in just one month. Speaking during the burial of his […] The post ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago ‘We will bury Beryl with her head facing the gate’: Burial site choice explained

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has defended the Odinga family’s decision to bury his younger sister, Beryl Odinga, at their Kang’o Ka Jaramogi home in Bondo, a move that has elicited mixed reactions within the Luo community. Oburu maintained that the decision honours both evolving cultural realities and the wishes […] The post ‘We will bury Beryl with her head facing the gate’: Burial site choice explained appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago ‘Silent killers’ surge in Mt Kenya: Doctors warn of late diagnoses

‘Silent killers’ surge in Mt Kenya: Doctors warn of late diagnoses  Daily Nation

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5 d. ago “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother

Beryl Odinga’s daughter, Chizi Ambala, eulogised her mother on Wednesday, revealing that she never recovered from the loss of her brother, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ambala went ahead to paint a picture of an unbreakable sibling bond, telling how Beryl openly admitted that after Raila passed away, life lost meaning. Speaking during Beryl’s memorial service at the Consolata Shrine, Chizi told mourners that Raila’s passing shattered her mother. She described the relationship between the two as profoundly close and emotionally inseparable. “When Baba passed, the first words out of my mom’s mouth were: ‘There is nothing for The post “Life Lost Meaning”: Beryl Odinga’s Daughter Reveals How Raila Odinga’s Death Broke Her Mother appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand

The high-profile murder trial of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, will resume in February next year at the Kiambu Law Courts, with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza lined up as a key witness. The case proceeded on Wednesday, where current Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia took the stand before Justice Dorah Chepkwony. Mutuma told the court he knew the late blogger and had once sent him money to buy insecticides, adding that their communication was “largely one-sided.” He also clarified that while he knew the first and second accused persons, he had no relationship with the others and The post Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH

NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 4-Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced. According to a family spokesperson, Wanjau, reportedly fell ill on Sunday while in Machakos, experiencing sudden pain in one of his legs. Relatives took him to hospital the following day. He had been […] The post Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment at KNH appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Raila, ‘Kasongo’ and ginger shots top Kenyans’ Google searches in 2025

Raila, ‘Kasongo’ and ginger shots top Kenyans’ Google searches in 2025  Citizen Digital

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6 d. ago “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is open to collaborating with like-minded politicians seeking a new political home. Speaking at the party headquarters in Nairobi while welcoming elected members from the recent by-elections, Gachagua extended an invitation to leaders who may be affected by the anticipated split within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He said these leaders are welcome to join DCP and other parties under the United Opposition umbrella. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of attempting to seize control of ODM following the death of its founder, Raila Odinga, a The post “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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