Richard Ngatia, President of the East Africa Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (EACCIA), has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his passing. Ngatia lauded Odinga as a visionary leader who championed entrepreneurial development across Kenya and the continent.

• Ngatia highlighted Odinga’s long-standing support for business, including his involvement with various Chambers of Commerce and his attendance at the launch of Ngatia’s book, "Commerce and Industry in Kenya – A Historical Perspective," in 2022.
• Ngatia expressed profound sadness, calling Odinga a “dear friend” and emphasizing his “keen business insight, and his steadfast support for MSMEs.”
• Odinga also offered personal support, attending the funeral of Ngatia’s late father on June 15, 2021, in Kangemi.
• During the book launch, Odinga recounted establishing East African Specter after acquiring machinery from an Indian Sikh and commended the Chamber's achievements under Ngatia's leadership, including registering over 50,000 new direct members.