It is with deep sorrow that I learned of the passing of the late Hon Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya & PanAfrican statesman. A fearless leader, Raila Odinga shaped the political trajectory of his country. A strong advocate for Continental integration, he also served the Continent as High Representative for Infrastructure Development. My deepest condolences to his family, the People and Government of Kenya.
Deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga.
As an old friend of the Chinese people, he made significant contributions to advancing #China-#Kenya relations and promoting friendly exchanges between our two nations.
Our sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
I extend my deepest condolences to the people of the great sisterly nation of Kenya, President William Sameoi Ruto, and to the family of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Kenya, who died in India, earlier today.
News of the passing of this great son of Africa, who, for a long time, was a very good friend of mine, has been received with widespread sadness. Aside the many encounters and thought-experiences upon which we held deep convictions, Prime Minister Odinga and I shared mutual values on strengthening democracy and on advancing the human rights of Africa’s citizens. On 7th January, 2017, he was one of the distinguished dignitaries who attended my inauguration event at the Independence Square, in Accra.
As a founding member of the African Union, I pledged Ghana’s support, without hesitation, when, in 2024, President Ruto visited Ghana to secure our support for Prime Minister Odinga’s candidacy as AU Commission Chairperson. Indeed, he visited me himself in November 2024, as part of his campaign.
His remarkable footprints on Kenya’s stability, democracy and history will remain indelible. He will be sorely missed.
May his soul find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty, until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again. Amen.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and the people of Kenya on the passing of Raila Odinga.
During this difficult time, I hope you find comfort in the support and sympathy from Sierra Leone and beyond.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
#Raila_Odinga
I am saddened by the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, E.G.H., former Prime Minister of Kenya. A foremost nationalist and defender of democracy. A great pan-Africanist. A people-centered leader. Kenya has lost one of its most illustrious leaders. Africa has lost a strong pillar and defender of democracy. He taught us how to be resilient. He rose up each time in the face of challenges, striving and running towards his life’s mission. His legacy of remarkable dedication to public service, being a voice for the voiceless, expanding the democratic space, and driving for Africa’s self-reliance will continue to endure and inspire generations of Africans to come. Kenya will miss his visionary, empowering and charismatic leadership. Africa will miss his inspiring gallantry, dauntlessness and un-cowed voice. May God comfort his dear wife Mrs. Ida Betty Odinga and family. I commiserate with H.E. President William Ruto, C.G.H., and the government and people of Kenya, on the passing of one of Kenya’s and Africa’s most revered political leaders. May his soul rest in peace. @WilliamsRuto@IdaOdinga@MusaliaMudavadi
On behalf of the Government and people of Burundi, and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt condolences to President @WilliamsRuto, the Odinga family, and the people of Kenya on the passing of Rt Hon @RailaOdinga .
May God Grant confort to his bereaved family and all kenyans
ADIEU H.E. RAILA ODINGA
I am saddened by the news of the passing of H.E. Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya and a distinguished African statesman whose life symbolised resilience, courage, and democratic struggle in Africa.
Kenya has lost a patriot and our continent has lost a great leader, one that understood that leadership is not about self, but about service; who believed and looked forward to Africa's greatness and ascendancy.
I honour him not just as a brother in the cause of democracy, but as a committed pan-Africanist whose light will continue to shine.
May history remember him kindly, and may Africa continue to be blessed by his hope, wisdom and sacrifice.
-GEJ
A sad loss to Kenya, Africa and the World!
My condolences, President @WilliamsRuto , Mama Idah Odinga, the Odinga Odinga family and the people of #Kenya.
- @JDMahama
Kenya is my second home.
My Ministry has immensely grown through the support of my kenyan Family.
I stand with you as we celebrate this great son of Africa @RailaOdinga .
I had to do this for Kenyans.
Saddened to hear of the passing of former PM @RailaOdinga. We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Kenya, the Odinga family, President @WilliamsRuto and all those touched by this towering advocate for democracy. His legacy will endure. May he rest in eternal peace. HH
Shri Rajendra V. Arlekar @KeralaGovernor laid a wreath on behalf of PM @narendramodi on the mortal remains of former Kenyan Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, in the presence of his daughter Ms. Winnie Irmgard Odinga, the High Commissioner of Kenya in India, and senior officials from the Government of India and the State Government of Kerala.
The mortal remains were flown from Kochi to Mumbai by a special Indian Air Force aircraft and were received by a high-level delegation from Kenya deputed by President @WilliamsRuto and headed by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs @MusaliaMudavadi.
The Government and people of India stand in solidarity with the family of the late leader, and with the Government and people of Kenya in this moment of grief.
The EFF extends its deepest condolences to the people of Kenya on the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.