Ida urges political allies, rivals to unite in honouring Raila

Nairobi, Kenya – On the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, his daughter Ida Odinga has urged Kenyans from all political backgrounds to come together in honoring his legacy. Speaking after visiting the Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Ida highlighted how Raila's extensive political career had led him to interact with individuals from various political parties, religious groups, and communities.

She emphasized that Raila was associated with numerous political parties, including KANU, the National Development Party (NDP), and FORD-Kenya, among others. Ida stressed that members of these parties should participate in the commemorations, ensuring the anniversary is not a partisan occasion. She encouraged those unable to attend events to remember Raila from their homes and counties.

The family hopes to create a fitting memorial that brings together people whose lives have been influenced by his legacy. Ida called on Kenyans to remember Raila for his values of peace and unity, urging them to recognize all the parties he was part of rather than focusing on their own political affiliations. She also recounted the difficulties the family faced in fulfilling Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours of his death, given his passing in a remote area of India.