Raila Amolo Odinga, a prominent and enduring figure in Kenyan politics known affectionately as “Baba,” has passed away, marking the close of a significant era in the nation's political history. His life was characterized by resilience, a steadfast commitment to reform, and an unyielding dedication to democracy.

• Raila Odinga was born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, Kisumu County, the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya's first Vice President.
• He served as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013 and was instrumental in the creation of Kenya's landmark 2010 Constitution.
• Despite contesting the presidency five times (in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017, and 2022), he remained a powerful symbol of resistance and democratic struggle.