This was the year when a giant fell in Kenya, leaving behind a crater-like void in the political landscape that may never be filled. The death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga sent shockwaves through the political arena, and the economy will miss his input, for better or worse. Odinga was also an astute businessman who founded a manufacturing firm based on his belief in the power of value addition.
Other notable figures who also passed away include a giant of African literature, a prolific publisher, a consumer goods producer, an alcohol manufacturer, a stalwart of family law, and a housing finance mastermind. These are the trailblazers who left us in 2025.
