EACCIA President Richard Ngatia pays tribute for late Prime Minister Raila Odinga
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 - The President of the East Africa Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (EACCIA) is Richard Ngatia has paid a glowing Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Richard Ngatia, President of the East Africa Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (EACCIA), has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his passing. Ngatia lauded Odinga as a visionary leader who championed entrepreneurial development across Kenya and the continent.
- Ngatia highlighted Odinga’s long-standing support for business, including his involvement with various Chambers of Commerce and his attendance at the launch of Ngatia’s book, "Commerce and Industry in Kenya – A Historical Perspective," in 2022.
- Ngatia expressed profound sadness, calling Odinga a “dear friend” and emphasizing his “keen business insight, and his steadfast support for MSMEs.”
- Odinga also offered personal support, attending the funeral of Ngatia’s late father on June 15, 2021, in Kangemi.
- During the book launch, Odinga recounted establishing East African Specter after acquiring machinery from an Indian Sikh and commended the Chamber's achievements under Ngatia's leadership, including registering over 50,000 new direct members.
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Friday Declared Public Holiday and JKIA Closed Following Passing of Raila Odinga - October 2025
The Kenyan government declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. In connection with these events, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) temporarily closed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) airspace for two hours upon the arrival of his remains, citing enhanced security operations. The airport closure was also attributed to an infiltration of mourners, with regular operations restored after two hours. Tributes were paid by leaders including EACCIA President Richard Ngatia and CBK Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge, who acknowledged Odinga's contributions to the economy. Businesses in Nairobi were also reported closed due to disruptions during a mourning march.
