Man to man, this one hurts but frees you:
No one is coming to save you.
Not love. Not luck. Not motivation.
If your life stays the same, it’s because you kept choosing comfort.
If it changes, it’s because you accepted responsibility without applause.
The moment I stopped waiting to be understood or helped,
everything started moving.
Isolation isn’t punishment.
It’s the training ground.
January 30, 2018: Uhuru Park, I PROUDLY administered the Oath of Office for The People’s President, as men trembled.
They alleged it was treason, but I stood firm and reclaimed our dignity and constitutionalism. I’m forever proud of this act of fearlessness. #RipRailaOdinga
Kenya bows its head today.
Raila Amolo Odinga was more than a politician. He was a chapter in our nation’s fight for freedom.
Through detention, persecution, and betrayal, he never lost faith in Kenya’s promise. He carried the burden of our democracy on his back and paid the price for believing that this country could be just and fair.
We may not have always agreed with his choices, but we cannot deny his sacrifice. His voice shook systems. His resilience moved mountains.
History will remember him as a man who walked where others feared to stand.
My deepest condolences to Mama Ida, the Odinga family, and the millions of Kenyans whose hope was once kindled by his courage.
Let us carry forward the unfinished dream of a Kenya where truth is not treason and justice is not a privilege.
Rest in eternal peace Baba.
Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti
Statement on the Passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga | 15th October, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that I have learnt of the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya, a statesman, a patriot and an enduring icon of our nation’s second liberation. His life was a living testament to courage, sacrifice, and an unyielding belief in the sovereignty and dignity of the Kenyan people.
Through decades of struggle and public service, he stood unbowed in his conviction that freedom, democracy, and justice must be the pillars of our Republic. His vision and resilience helped shape the conscience of our nation and inspired generations to believe in the promise of a fair and democratic Kenya.
I join the nation in mourning this devastating loss. The Rt. Hon. Raila’s role and contribution to our country’s democratic journey is not only indelible but truly and practically unparalleled. My deepest condolences go to Mama Ida, the Odinga family, the people of Nyanza, and the entire nation.
It is difficult to say more than this, as I, like many, struggle to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss.
Words fail me😭
How does one begin to eulogize such a great man, a Statesman I held in profound regard and deeply respected?
Every moment I was privileged to share with him, whether in Nairobi, in high-level engagements in London, Addis Ababa, Victoria Falls and elsewhere during his tenure as the AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development and the 2022 presidential campaigns, or across African capitals during the AUC campaign revealed the depth of his greatness, vision and courage.
Baba, last Wednesday you spoke to me with such calm assurance. You said you were doing better, just resting, and that you would be back in Nairobi by the end of this week.
And now a week later, you are gone 😭
No matter how I try to write, words fall short.
Your legacy will endure, but your absence will be profoundly felt.
Rest in Peace, Baba Raila Odinga.
To Mama Ida, Rosemary, Raila Jr., Winnie and the entire family, may you find strength and peace in this very difficult moment. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏾
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FROM H.E. UHURU KENYATTA FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF FORMER PRIME MINISTER HON. RAILA AMOLO ODINGA.
My heart is heavy, and my spirit is burdened with a grief that is both profound and deeply personal. The news of Raila’s passing has left a silence that echoes across our nation, a silence where once there was a voice of thunder and conviction.
To me, Raila was more than a political colleague; he was a defining part of my own journey, in public service and in life. Raila and I were navigators on opposing currents, charting different courses for the nation we both loved. At some point along that journey, we became political opponents and often, the weight of that competition felt immense.
Baba, as we fondly referred to him, was a man who made you sharpen your own ideas, compelling you to defend your positions with rigor and passion.
However, in the recent years, a different bond was forged; one of respect, of shared patriotism, and a common desire to see a united Kenya.
That journey from fierce political opponents to partners in the pursuit of “Handshake” unity taught me the true measure of the man. I saw firsthand his unwavering passion for this country, his deep-seated belief in justice, and his incredible capacity to think beyond personal ambition for the sake of national peace. He was a formidable opponent, but he was an even more invaluable ally in the cause of reconciliation.
I have lost a friend and a brother. I will miss our conversations sometimes challenging, always insightful and the fire of belief that never left his eyes.
To Mama Ida, the children, and the entire Odinga family, I extend my deepest, most heartfelt condolences. You have shared Baba with Kenya for a lifetime, and we mourn with you. We have lost a father to the nation, a steadfast champion for the people, and a true son of Kenya.
His legacy is not just in the political battles he fought, but in the peace he helped build. It is etched in the very fabric of our nation. Rest in peace, my brother. Your work here is done, but your echo will never fade.
H.E. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, C.G.H
4th President of the Republic of Kenya
15th October, 2025.
BREAKING NEWS! Mzee Raila Odinga is NO MORE! He Passed to the REALM of the ANCESTORS In India. Kenya has moved ONE STEP CLOSER TO FREEDOM! All Altars MUST FALL in this SEASON! The time has come for Kenya to be COMPLETELY FREE from all wizards & warlocks past dispensation. Bondo
Painful😭😭😭
In him rests a towering African democratic giant, fighter for social justice, mentor & a father.
When history of PM @RailaOdinga shall be written, it won't go untouched: he died a peaceful man who put the interest of the country above everything else.
RIP Baba😭