Tanzanian Opposition Official John Heche Denied Entry to Kenya for Raila Odinga’s Burial
Heche was stopped at the Sirari border post in Tarime District, Mara Region.
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Kondele Businesses Shut Ahead of Raila’s Body Arrival
Residents have lined the streets since dawn, many dressed in party regalia and waving flags, while others sing liberation songs associated with Odinga’s political journey.
Detained Tundu Lissu orders Chadema Lieutenants To Attended Raila Odinga Burial
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has requested his deputy, John Heche, to represent him at the state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga
Kenya held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi on Friday, a day after security forces opened fire on huge mourning crowds.
Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president on Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing.
Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga’s body arrives in Nairobi
The body of revered Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga arrived in Nairobi on Thursday from India where he died of a suspected heart attack.
Raila Odinga Will Be Accorded State Funeral With Complete Military Honors
As a mark of respect, the flag of Kenya will be flown at half-mast at State House, all Kenyan diplomatic missions, public buildings, and grounds, as well as at all military bases, posts, and stations, and on all naval vessels of the Republic of Kenya
Kesi dhidi ya vigogo wa Chadema yapigwa kalenda
Katika kesi hiyo, vigogo hao wa CHADEMA wanatuhumiwa kukiuka amri ya Mahakama Kuu iliyotolewa Juni 10, 2025, kufuatia uwepo wa kesi ya madai inayohusu usawa kwenye mgawanyo wa mali ndani ya CHADEMA, inayosikilizwa chini ya Jaji Hamidu Mwanga. Wadaiwa kuwa wamepigwa marufuku kujihusisha na shughuli zozote za kisiasa na matumizi ya rasilimali za chama hadi pale kesi hiyo itakapopatiwa uamuzi.
Tundu Lissu ailalamikia Mahakama, ni kuhusu watu wake kuzuia na kufukuzwa nchini
Katika maelezo yake mbele ya jopo la majaji watatu wakiongozwa na Jaji Dastun Ndunguru, Lissu alisema kuwa baadhi ya watu waliokuwa tayari kushiriki katika kusikiliza kesi hiyo, wakiwemo raia wa kigeni, walifukuzwa nchini na kurudishwa nchini mwao.
President Ruto Declares 7 Days of Mourning Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
During the period of mourning, the Kenyan flag will be flown at half-mast across the country and at all Kenyan diplomatic missions abroad.
