- Celebrated politician Raila Odinga has been confirmed dead, with tributes from Kenyans and leaders globally pouring in
- The 80-year-old’s death speculation started a week ago, which saw politicians close to him come out to refute the claims
- His last message on social media has left netizens moved as they continue to send condolence messages
Veteran politician Raila Odinga has died and leaders and citizens have been sending in their moving tributes.
Source: Facebook
The ODM party leader died at 80 while in India, where he had been undergoing treatment, accompanied by his daughter and personal doctor.
What was Raila Odinga’s last post?
The president is yet to address the nation concerning his death, even as more tributes to the veteran politician being mourned as a statesman are being shared.
However, Raila’s last post on Facebook was of him celebrating the local football team, Gor Mahia FC, for their milestone.
The team’s management had visited him, where they gave him a jersey and spent some time with the politician.
“As the new football season kicks off, I had the pleasure of being briefed by Gor Mahia Football Club’s executive team, led by chairman Ambrose Rachier, on the club’s campaign plans for the season. Wishing K’Ogalo all the very best as they fly the Green flag higher and strive to return as champions once again. Let’s go Gor Mahia,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
Here is his post:
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@Ian Ominde said:
“Baba safiri salama, lakini Baba mbona umetuwacha?”
@Tanisha Atoti
“Baba you promised us you will come back, mbona sasa umelala umesahau kuamka huh tumebaki yatima.”
@Steve Ngui said:
“Wacha utasikia pastor anasema he had prophesied.”
@Caren Otiato said:
“This has to be the most heartbreaking news.”
@Ian Muriuki said:
“May he rest in peace. He was a great man and he fought well for this country.”
@Stephen Adero said:
“Rest in peace Baba Raila Amolo Odinga fly with angels.”
Source: Facebook
How have leaders mourned Raila?
TUKO.co.ke featured leaders both in Kenya and across the globe who shared messages of condolences in his honour.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led global tributes following the passing of Kenya’s former Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader.
Modi offered heartfelt condolences to Raila’s family, friends, and the people of Kenya, describing the loss as “deeply saddening.”
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed solidarity with Kenyans, praising Raila’s pivotal role in advancing regional cooperation and peace across East Africa.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan mourned Raila as a distinguished statesman and true Pan-Africanist, while Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema hailed him as a “towering advocate for democracy” whose legacy reached far beyond Kenya’s borders.
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh extended his condolences to Raila’s family, joining other leaders in mourning his passing.
The outpouring of tributes highlights Raila’s far-reaching influence beyond Kenya, where he was revered for his steadfast dedication to democratic reform, infrastructure growth, and the pursuit of African unity.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
