The family of the late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday marked what would have been his 81st birthday. The family honoured his life and expressed gratitude to Kenyans for the solidarity shown to them during his funeral and the period of national mourning. The family also acknowledged the various funeral committees and Kenyans who turned out in large numbers to pay their last respects. In a personal note, the family thanked medical teams in Kenya and India for their care and compassion, saying their professionalism and dedication would not be forgotten. It gives us peace to know how deeply his life touched so many,” the family said.

Source: The Star January 07, 2026 10:20 UTC