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President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during the Memorial Service for the Late General Francis Omondi Ogolla at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang'ata., Nairobi County. General Ogolla died on Thursday afternoon after a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter crashed in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. [FILE,PCS]
Kenyans are preparing for 2025 with mixed emotions. While some are eager to build on the successes of 2024, others feel the year could not have ended soon enough. On almost all fronts, 2024 was marked by twists and turns. For the majority, however, it remains a year to remember. As 2024 folds up, 2025 presents another opportunity to redefine the nation politically, socially, and economically.
The year 2024 was activity-filled, characterised by heightened political engagement, the reassertion of religious institutions against unpopular government decisions, and a Gen Z uprising that escalated from social media activism to street protests.
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