Thousands paid their respects at a stadium in Nairobi. President William Ruto said the spirit of Mr. Odinga, who died at 80, “lives within every Kenyan and every African.”
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‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests
Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.
Raila Odinga, Champion of Kenyan Democracy and Former Prime Minister, Dies at 80
A pivotal political leader who helped usher in multiparty democracy in the East African country, he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times.
Antigovernment Protests Erupt Across Kenya, Killing Dozens
Simmering anger against President William Ruto’s government has boiled over into clashes between protesters and the police, who have deployed live rounds, tear gas and water cannons.
Albert Ojwang Was Killed in Police Custody. Kenyans Are Not About to Let It Go.
At the funeral for Albert Ojwang, protesters in Kenya said his death was a call to action for the country’s youth.
Albert Ojwang Was Killed in Police Custody. Kenyans Are Not About to Let It Go.
At the funeral for Albert Ojwang, protesters in Kenya said his death was a call to action for the country’s youth.
Death Toll From Kenya Protests Climbs, Rights Group Says
Thousands of people turned out across Kenya on Wednesday to protest government corruption and police brutality.
What to Know About the Antigovernment Protests in Kenya
Thousands demonstrated on Wednesday to express their anger over government corruption and police brutality.
At Least 8 Killed as Protesters Battle Police in Kenya
Demonstrators joined antigovernment marches across the country a year after huge rallies against a contentious tax plan left more than 60 people dead.
Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya
The protests and police shooting on Tuesday came nearly a year after demonstrations against President William Ruto of Kenya convulsed the country.