Olivia Odhiambo

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Washington Onyango |Olivia Odhiambo

Raila Odinga speaking during 58th Madaraka Day Celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium Kisumu on June 1, 2021. [Collins Oduor, Standard]ODM leader Raila Odinga on Sunday used the Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay to make a passionate appeal for stronger devolution, unity, and healing for families affected by past political protests.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Olivia Odhiambo

Part of the crowd attending Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]At least four journalists were injured while scores lost their valuables as police and goons targeted media personnel covering the ongoing Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay. Several attendees were left counting losses as the goons brought as far as Kisumu thronged Raila Odinga Stadium and targeted mobile phones and money.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Olivia Odhiambo

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called for a Lake Victoria boundary review between Kenya and Uganda to avert perennial insecurity issues. Raila said the boundary issue is a very contentious one that the government must take up and properly resolve. Speaking in Homa Bay County during a blue economy summit at Tom Mboya University yesterday , Raila also condemned the constant harassment of Kenyan fishermen in the lake.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Olivia Odhiambo

President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki during the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi on May 28, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]President William Ruto has slammed his critics, claiming they have no vision for the country apart from calling him names. Ruto expressed confidence in winning a second term in 2027, accusing his critics of ushering in a campaign mood instead of focusing on development.

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Olivia Odhiambo

President William Ruto of UDA and Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga of ODM sing a agreement to work together at KICC. [Emmanuel Wanson]Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has donated five acres of land at Kirembe for the affordable housing project in Kisumu town. The Sh3.5 billion project kicks off immediately and is expected to take one and a half years to complete.