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Kenya’s Ruto on protests, power, and the state of democracy
After deadly protests and a youth uprising, Kenya’s president defends his record on democracy, rights, and reform.
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Kenya’s revered opposition leader Raila Odinga laid to rest
Final ceremony follows days of memorial events that left five people dead and hundreds injured during stampedes.
Mourners react in grief while attending the state funeral of Kenya's opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi [Tony Karumba/AFP]
A Palestinian woman, Hayam Meqdad, 49, sits on the rubble of her destroyed home, as she now lives in a tent after getting displaced during the war, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in Gaza City. [Ebrahim Hajjaj/Reuters]
People march during a "No Kings" protest in Portland, Oregon, huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 states of the United States to hold “No Kings” protests, expressing anger over President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as “Hate America” rallies. [Jenny Kane/AP Photo]
Relatives of victims, who died amid cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, offer prayers during a funeral ceremony in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province. [Sanaullah Seiam/AFP]
Protesters take part in a demonstration during a national day of action against the austerity of the federal Arizona government, in Brussels. The strike is the last in a series to hit the European country since Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever took office as prime minister in February. Grappling with a budget deficit whose size violates European Union rules, the government is looking to reform pensions and make other savings that have infuriated trade unions. [Nicolas Tucat/AFP]
People take part in an event on Indigenous Day in Caracas, Venezuela. [Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo]
Demonstrators hold a large Palestinian flag during a "Nationwide March for Palestine", after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in Sydney, Australia. [Hollie Adams/Reuters]
Olha, 81, sits on her bed at a hostel for the displaced in Dnipro, Ukraine. [Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Photo]
People attend the funeral of popular Bosnian folk singer Halid Beslic, who was also widely known for his humanitarian work during and after the country's bloody 1992-95 war, in Sarajevo, Bosnia. [Armin Durgut/AP Photo]
Sumo wrestlers, called rikishi, pose for a photo before The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London. [Frank Augstein/AP Photo]
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Dozens injured, heavy security in Kenya as Odinga mourned before burial
The final public viewing event in the western city of Kisumu has been preceded by deaths and injuries on previous days.
Kenya holds state funeral for revered Odinga, two killed in crowd crush
Odinga’s body will next travel to his family’s home region of western Kenya, where more huge crowds are expected.
From: NewsFeed
Coffin of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga arrives at state funeral
Thousands of mourners gathered at a stadium in Kenya for a state funeral for Raila Odinga.
Published On 17 Oct 2025
From: NewsFeed
Chaos erupts at public viewing of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga’s body
Several deaths have been reported in Kenya after police used live fire at a public viewing of the deceased Raila Odinga.
Published On 16 Oct 2025
At least 2 killed as police in Kenya fire shots to disperse Odinga mourners
Police in Nairobi opened fire to disperse crowds who gathered to view opposition leader’s body at a football stadium.
![Supporters and mourners of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga run for cover after gunshots were fired during a gathering for the public viewing of his coffin [Tony Karumna/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AFP__20251016__78ZL9GA__v3__HighRes__TopshotKenyaPoliticsOdinga-1760627309.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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.
From: NewsFeed
Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga has died aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga has died aged 80, after more than 4 decades in politics.
Published On 15 Oct 2025
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies of heart attack in India at 80
The former Kenyan PM had collapsed during a morning walk in southern India, where he was receiving medical treatment.
