Joho to Lead Commemoration of Late Raila’s 81st Birthday in Tribute Event in Mombasa

Joho said leaders and supporters would gather to honour Raila, whom he described as a symbol of perseverance and purposeful leadership in Kenya’s political history. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho is organizing a tribute event in Mombasa to commemorate the 81st birthday of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga on January 7. This celebration aims to honor Raila Odinga's resilience, vision, and lasting influence on Kenyan politics.

Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister and ODM Party founder, passed away at age 80 on October 15, 2025, from cardiac arrest in Kerala, India.
Joho, a former Mombasa Governor and ODM Deputy Leader, emphasized that Raila's ideals continue to inspire new generations of leaders.
The event will celebrate Raila's political journey, which taught that "resilience is not the absence of struggle but the courage to walk through it with purpose."

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