Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has fondly remembered the late Raila Odinga, describing him as a fierce political adversary who later became his "handshake brother" and an invaluable ally in national unity. Odinga passed away at the age of 80, ending a political career spanning over four decades that significantly shaped Kenya's multi-party era.

• Uhuru Kenyatta highlighted Raila Odinga's journey from a formidable opponent to a partner in the pursuit of "Handshake" unity, emphasizing his unwavering passion for Kenya and belief in justice.
• Raila Odinga's political career, which began with his first presidential bid in 1997, was marked by five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency, yet he remained a constant and influential figure in Kenyan politics.
• Odinga was a towering figure in Kenya's democratic journey, admired for his resilience and reformist zeal, and his death followed weeks of rumors about his health while undergoing treatment in India.