Former Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried Sunday at his family home in Bondo, western Kenya, following days of memorial events that drew thousands and left at least five dead during stampedes. Odinga, 80, died in India last Wednesday. The burial, attended by President William Ruto and other African dignitaries, included full military honors. Odinga, a five-time presidential candidate, played a key role in Kenya’s return to multi-party democracy.

President William Ruto led Kenya’s Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui on Monday. He greeted thousands of Kenyans in national colors as police cleared his convoy. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and other dignitaries attended. Kenya Defence Forces units staged a disciplined, colorful parade blending cultural displays with formal ceremony. Ruto’s address honored past and modern-day heroes.

President William Ruto signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law on Oct. 15, 2025, granting the government authority to block websites and remove content deemed illegal, including child pornography, terrorism, and extreme religious or cult activities. The law broadens cybercrime definitions, criminalizes phishing, SIM card fraud, and digital impersonation, and allows pre-emptive court action to shut down offending platforms. Critics warn it may curb free expression and target dissent.