Uhuru vows to defend Raila’s legacy in fiery funeral speech at Nyayo

The former president likened Odinga to Africa’s liberation icons such as Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Julius Nyerere, and Kwame Nkrumah — leaders who shaped the continent’s democratic journey. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta vowed to uphold the legacy of the late Raila Odinga, emphasizing the protection of democratic freedoms and national unity. Speaking at a state funeral service at Nyayo Stadium, Kenyatta lauded Odinga's contributions to Kenya's democracy.

Kenyatta likened Odinga to liberation icons like Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Julius Nyerere, pledging to defend the freedoms for which Odinga fought.
He highlighted Odinga's pivotal role in Kenya's democratic transformation, including the fight against one-party rule and his belief in multiparty democracy.
Kenyatta recounted the March 2018 Handshake between him and Odinga, which eased political tensions and led to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

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