Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s demise sets in political uncertainty Kenyans must confront

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s demise sets in political uncertainty Kenyans must confront

Raila Odinga, 80, died in India on Wednesday, and his body was received by thousands of mourners in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Thursday. Four public viewing events have been held in the past three days, attracting thousands of mourners and leaving five people dead and hundreds injured during stampedes.

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How Raila Odinga’s funeral resuscitated fading Luo cultural rites when a totemic figure dies

How Raila Odinga’s funeral resuscitated fading Luo cultural rites when a totemic figure dies

Among the Luo, the funeral or liel is a sacred ceremony that affirms death not as an end but as a transition. Every stage in the process, holds profound spiritual meaning, ensuring that the departed is properly ushered into the afterlife and the living remain in harmony with ancestral spirits.

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‘Bullish’ political leaders in western Kenya donate dozens of livestock to be slaughtered in honour of Raila Odinga

‘Bullish’ political leaders in western Kenya donate dozens of livestock to be slaughtered in honour of Raila Odinga

Speaking to the press after delivering 15 bulls and 15 bags of maize to the family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Governor Natembeya said the gesture is a “humble token” of deep appreciation for Raila’s “monumental contribution” to the nation, especially his lifelong pursuit of justice, democracy and unity among all communities.

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‘Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals’: Gen Z protests against corruption and inequality rock Morocco

‘Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals’: Gen Z protests against corruption and inequality rock Morocco

A leaderless collective called Gen Z 212 – named after Morocco’s dialling code – is the engine behind the protests. Members debate strategy on Discord, a chat app popular with gamers and teens. The core group has about 180,000 members but spinoffs have also sprouted, organising demonstrations in towns independently.

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Stampede at state funeral for Kenya’s iconic revolutionary Raila Odinga injures scores of mourners

Stampede at state funeral for Kenya’s iconic revolutionary Raila Odinga injures scores of mourners

Thousands of mourners waved white handkerchiefs and danced at the venue, which was bedecked with large banners with Odinga’s portrait. Others blew whistles and vuvuzelas in honour of the man they referred to as “Baba” (“Father” in Kiswahili).

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Kenya creates National Marine Spatial Plan to diffuse conflicts arising from competing interests in use of ocean resources

Kenya creates National Marine Spatial Plan to diffuse conflicts arising from competing interests in use of ocean resources

To address these challenges, the government through the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, has embarked on a participatory process to develop the spatial plan.

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Ethnic political trade-off: Kenya’s energy minister says Luo-Kalenjin bond is guarantor of Ruto presidency to 2032

Ethnic political trade-off: Kenya’s energy minister says Luo-Kalenjin bond is guarantor of Ruto presidency to 2032

During his development tour, Wandayi highlighted the inclusivity of the broad-based government. He pointed out that its diverse composition represented the face of Kenya and was central to fostering unity.

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Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya pulls rag from under feet of PCS Mudavadi after endorsement by elders in Vihiga

Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya pulls rag from under feet of PCS Mudavadi after endorsement by elders in Vihiga

The two political heavyweights face an acid test in Malava parliamentary by-election, where the governing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is pitted against Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). High-riding DCP candidate Edgar Busiega Mwanga has signalled he may flip the seat to the opposition.

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Arrest of Turkana armoury police officer with 1007 bullets in Nairobi sheds light on state link to banditry in Northern Kenya

Arrest of Turkana armoury police officer with 1007 bullets in Nairobi sheds light on state link to banditry in Northern Kenya

Prosecutors argue that the recovered bullets were destined for criminal activities, including banditry, murder, and livestock raids in Turkana and neighbouring counties, which continue to face severe security threats.

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Why humanitarian agencies often confide al-Shabab would be a more efficient partner than the Somali government

Why humanitarian agencies often confide al-Shabab would be a more efficient partner than the Somali government

Despite this apparent governance success, al-Shabaab faces a crucial paradox: legitimacy without popularity. While Somalis may recognise the group’s administrative competence and align with its ideology up to a degree, it appears most do not want to live under al-Shabaab rule.

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