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October 18, 2025
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Obama mourns Raila as true champion of democracy

Obama mourns Raila as true champion of democracy

Barack Obama pays tribute to Raila Odinga, calling him a true champion of democracy who always put Kenya first and inspired generations...

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Former US President Barack Obama has eulogized the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, praising him as a "true champion of democracy" whose life embodied sacrifice and commitment to Kenya's freedom.

  • Obama described Odinga as "a child of independence" who endured decades of struggle for self-governance and justice.
  • He personally witnessed Odinga's deep patriotism, noting he "always placed the country’s interests above his personal ambitions."
  • Obama highlighted Odinga's willingness to pursue peaceful reconciliation "without compromising his core values."

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Leaders Remember Raila Odinga as a Champion of Democracy and Transformational Figure - October 2025

Former US President Barack Obama eulogized the late Raila Odinga as a "true champion of democracy" whose life embodied sacrifice for Kenya's freedom. Kenneth Mwige, the Director-General of the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat, paid tribute to Odinga as a transformational leader crucial to Kenya's multiparty democracy and the 2010 Constitution. A lawyer and former personal aide also reflected on his enduring legacy of dedication to democracy and service. The death of the political giant has triggered a battle for succession within his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and a discussion on the future of Kenyan politics.

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