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Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's supporters take cover after police officers lobbed tear gas to disperse them as they demanded to view his body at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on October 16,2025.
Superb creativity • There was a “fantastic outpouring of music” during ODM founding leader Raila Odinga's final send-off, says Sarah Shitandi Bakhoya. “Seven well-crafted songs were composed and released in tribute to this remarkable man...with Tanzanian star Rayvanny among the contributors to this exceptional outpouring of creativity.” Her contact is [email protected].
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State failed •The efficiency in the enforcement of security in institutions can be judged from its handling of a crisis, says Saleem Malik. “Such a failure of security and vulnerability was displayed at the JKIA in Nairobi recently on the arrival of Raila Odinga’s body. Any disastrous occurrences, including the collapse of the mobile stairs, could have caused yet another tragedy.” [email protected].
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Mourning Raila•In the spirit of better late than never, perhaps, is this message from Richard Kihara following Raila Odinga’s death. “Raila, you lived a long and fruitful life. You sacrificed and fought for many fellow Kenyans you did not even know. So many will continue to enjoy the freedoms and liberties that you fought for hard for. This is your legacy.” His contact is [email protected].
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Uncalled for •The National Police Service should be kept out of national functions for its disastrous actions, says Carey Yiembe. “Opening fire and lobbing teargas at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, as Kenyans mourned Raila Odinga was utter foolishness... The Kenya Defence Forces are more professional and people-friendly. Make use of them.” His contact is [email protected].
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Money lessons •The Ministry of Education should introduce financial literacy as a subject in the CBE curriculum, says Peter Leon Muriu. “Giving young learners tips on how to spend and invest their money will ensure they practise good financial habits. As adults, they end up making terrible investments, losing their hard-earned money.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a competent day, won’t you!
