- President William Ruto has honored the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on his 81st birthday
- He praised Raila as a national hero who gave himself courage, sacrifice, and love for Kenya
- Ruto recalled his role in promoting reconciliation and cooperation, including the labor agreement
- He encouraged Kenyans to continue to respect the foundations he left behind and to have faith in the nation
President William Ruto has honored the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on what would have been his 81st birthday, praising him for dedicating his entire life to serving the nation of Kenya
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Ruto he described Raila as a national hero whose courage, sacrifice, and love for the nation set an example, showing how the former Prime Minister was dedicated to unity, stability, and peace.
The President recalled Raila’s role in promoting reconciliation and cooperation, including as his partner in the broad-based labor agreement
When Kenyans remembered the late leader’s birthday, Ruto not only celebrated his life but also the lasting foundations he left behind, encouraging Kenyans to continue to have faith in the nation’s power.
Raila, who was a major figure in Kenyan politics for more than three decades, died on Wednesday, October 15, while in India for treatment.
His death left a big gap in national politics, while leaders and citizens reflect on his long-term contribution to Kenya’s democratic journey.
In an emotional statement released on Wednesday, January 7, Ruto described Raila as a national hero defined by courage, sacrifice, and undying love for Kenya.
He said the former Prime Minister was always putting the nation before personal interests and political conflicts, leaving a legacy of unity and hope.
“Today, January 7, we remember what would have been the 81st birthday of Mr. Raila Odinga, a national hero defined by courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love for Kenya. Father taught us, time and time again, that the nation must come before the self, that no desire exceeds our unity, and no victory counts more than our peace,” wrote Ruto. Ruto wrote.
The President said Raila, his partner in the broad-based labor agreement, continued to have high hopes for Kenya, recognizing its full potential.
He noted that even in political conflicts, Raila always put the stability of the nation before the political interests of the parties.
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Ruto emphasized the former Prime Minister’s faith in Kenya’s potential and his unwavering hope for the nation’s future.
He praised Raila’s ability to work with colleagues who were seen as adversaries and fight for reconciliation, stressing that these qualities were the basis of Kenya’s vision of unity and progress.
“He strongly believed in Kenya and never lost faith that our best days are ahead. Whether in struggle or reconciliation, he chose stability over chaos, unity over division, and hope over despair.
When we remember him on his birthday, we celebrate not only the person but also the continuous lessons he left us: Uniting for common interests, moving away from political discrimination, and continuing to have faith in the Kenyan dream,” added Ruto.
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