The late Raila Odinga's siblings shared childhood memories, describing him as a tough and principled individual from a young age who stood up against authorit. His elder brother, Oburu Ng'ong'a Oginga, and younger sister, Dr. Wenwa Akinyi Odinga, recounted instances of his defiance.

• Raila Odinga challenged his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, about picking cotton, resulting in punishment.
• He refused to salute teachers after being caned at Maranda school, a rule he deemed redundant.
• Later, as Deputy Director at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), he enforced strict adherence to integrity and professionalism.
• Raila Odinga, aged 80, passed away in Kochi, India, on October 15 and will receive a state funeral in Bondo.