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Kenya today, Thursday, 15 October 2026, marks the first anniversary of the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, one of Kenya’s most influential politicians. Odinga passed away on 15 ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Kenya Wrestles With Raila Odinga’s Democratic Legacy One Year After His Death
As Kenya marks the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, the former prime minister remains a towering and deeply contested figure in the country's ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Raila Odinga Among 264 Kenyans Honored At Mashujaa Day Celebrations
Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga is among 264 Kenyans being honored at this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations underway in Uasin Gishu County, in recognition of his contribution to multiparty ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
On a quiet Wednesday last month, a Kenyan politician stopped for coffee after a haircut in the western city of Kisumu. Moments later, a group of hooded youths set upon Senator Godfrey Osotsi without ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Making politics 'fun, trendy, sexy': How Gen Z could shape Kenya's next election
Ademba Allans is making it "cool" to vote in Kenya. The student journalist turned civic mobiliser launched a voter registration drive on social media earlier this year, using snappy selfies infused ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Kenya’s rise in political goonism: Who is driving the violence ahead of 2027?
Ahead of the 2027 polls, Kenya is seeing a sharp rise in political goonism, with organised groups of youths intimidating and attacking opponents, blocking roads and disrupting rallies. This trend, ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: How drought and politics are fuelling herder-farmer conflicts in Kenya
The killing of seven people in Kitui has exposed the toxic mix of climate pressures and politics, as politicians weigh in and critics point to political interference. Armed camel herders carried out ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Raila Odinga: The symbol and symptom of Kenya’s political tragedy
From hero to compromised insider, his life told the story of a nation undone by the very system it created. Senior Editor for Inclusive Storytelling at The New Humanitarian. Kenyans are wont to refer ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Putting Kenya's long-term growth above partisan political interests
Kenya’s proposed development vision beyond 2030 should be judged on its national value rather than partisan politics.[PCS] President William Ruto’s recent address inviting Kenyans to begin crafting a ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Kariuki calls for new political approach in Mt Kenya ahead of 2027
Ndia MP George Kariuki addresses residents during his consultation tour in Mt Kenya. [Amos Kiarie, Standard] Ndia MP George Kariuki has called for a new political approach in Mt Kenya, warning ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Raila Odinga mastered the art of political compromise for the good of Kenya
One of the markers of Kenyan statesman Raila Odinga was not just his courage in challenging the establishment but his ability to fortify it when circumstances demanded. An example was his willingness ...