Uhuru and Obasanjo hail Raila as a true son of Africa, urges leaders to emulate his dedication

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo have eulogised former prime minister Raila Odinga as a true son of Africa — a leader whose commitment to transformation extended beyond Kenya to the entire continent. Kenyatta urged leaders to emulate Raila’s selflessness and dedication, qualities that went beyond personal ambition. Obasanjo, who played a key role in brokering Raila’s political deals with both Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, described his life as a lesson in tolerance, love, and devotion