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."