Leaders mourn Raila Odinga, Kenya’s symbol of unity
Tributes are flooding in for Raila Odinga, Kenya’s political giant, after his death in India. His former advisor, Salim Lone, called it “the saddest day in our history,” mourning a man who, despite never becoming president, shaped Kenya’s democracy. Lone said Raila’s influence stretched far beyond politics, offering hope to the oppressed and fighting for justice. Former Chief Justice Maraga hailed Raila as a patriot who reshaped Kenya’s trajectory, and COTU’s Atwoli mourned him as the country’s unifying force. Raila’s loss is felt deeply, with leaders like Natembeya and Otiende Amollo calling him one of Kenya’s greatest sons, whose legacy of service and unity will live on.
