Opposition chief Raila Odinga has for the first time opened up about the pain and struggle his wife Ida endured to raise their family while he was in detention for nine years. Recounting his harrowing prison experience, Raila revealed his youngest son, Raila Odinga Jnr, only got to know his father when he was nine years old. I came back again after one year and stayed for a year and then went back again,” Raila said. Speaking of Ida's role in his life, Raila said his wife has paid a huge price in his political struggles. "If you continue doing this (hunger strike), you are soon going to die, my friend," Kiraitu told him at Manyani Prison.

Source: The Star August 26, 2020 02:26 UTC