President Ruto Posthumously Confers Highest Honor on Raila Odinga - October 2025

During the Mashujaa Day celebrations, President William Ruto posthumously awarded the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with Kenya's highest honor. The awards mentioned include the Chief of the Golden Heart of Kenya (CGH) and the Order of the Golden Heart (OGH). President Ruto paid a significant tribute to Odinga, honoring him as a distinguished citizen of Kenya. In his Mashujaa Day address, which was dedicated to Odinga, Ruto commended him as "a towering patriot and timeless hero." The president highlighted the late former Prime Minister's enduring leadership lessons and values.