17/10/2025
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE for the FAMILY of Rt. Hon. RAILA AMOLLO ODINGA.
Dear Odinga Family, Luo Community and Kenyans, On October 15, 2025, Kenya mourns the enigma of our politics: Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, (Baba) who passed at 80 from a cardiac arrest in India.
A TITAN of resilience, he endured nine years of imprisonment (six in solitary) under autocracy, emerging to architect our democratic dawn and a transformative constitution. Five presidential bids, a pivotal Prime Ministership from 2008-2013 mending post-election rifts and leadership in the African Union marked his unyielding fight for equity and unity.
Son of Jaramogi, father to a nation, he was the riddle of rebellion and reconciliation. Fierce in Kibera's streets, wise in global halls, mobilizing masses with palm-fronded passion.
As processions weave from Karen to Kibera, his legacy endures: a call to Youth and Dreamers to champion justice, prosperity and peace.
To mama Idah and kin. Our hearts embrace you. May ancestors honor him as the storm that cleared our skies.
Rest in power, Baba.
Aheri, Mzee.
Tuko pamoja milele.
With deepest condolences,🙏
The Nairobi IVF Centre