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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 18, 2025
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BEN AGINA: Rest well, Baba. The son of Gem salutes you!
I first came to know Baba in 1996, during his initial bid for the presidency. From the very first assignment, I saw a leader curious yet calm, bold yet deeply humane; a man whose charisma could light up a room and whose humility disarmed even his fiercest critics. - Kenya breakin..
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The author, a Kenyan journalist, pens a heartfelt tribute to former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, recounting their professional and personal relationship marked by trust and mutual respect.
- The journalist first met Raila Odinga in 1996 during Odinga's initial presidential bid.
- Odinga entrusted the author with critical assignments, including observing ballot paper printing in Athens, Greece, for the 2022 General Election.
- Raila Odinga will be laid to rest on the same day the author buried his mother, a "déjà vu moment" for him.
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