NEWS | FORMER PRIME MINISTER & ODM PARTY LEADER HON. RAILA ODINGA IS DEAD
Farewell to a National Pillar: Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga (1945–2025) Kenya stands in mourning today. The nation has lost one of its greatest sons — Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, a man whose name became a symbol of endurance, reform, and unyielding hope. For over five decades, Raila Odinga’s life was interwoven with the story of Kenya itself. His journey from the struggle for democracy to the forefront of national leadership reflected the aspirations of millions who believed in a freer, fairer, and more united nation. His voice — powerful yet compassionate — became the conscience of a people yearning for justice and equality. The Making of a Leader Born in 1945, Raila Odinga grew up during a period of great transformation in Kenya’s history. The son of a statesman, he inherited not just a family name, but a deep sense of duty and service to his country. Educated both locally and abroad, he returned home filled with ideas, ambition, and a profound belief that Kenya’s destiny could b...
