- Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga is celebrating his 79th birthday on Sunday, January 7
- Kenyans from both political divides have heaped praise on the former prime minister as he celebrates his special day
- Many Kenyans, including politicians, praised Raila for his role in the fight for freedom in the country
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Kenyans have put aside their political differences to celebrate ODM leader Raila Odinga's birthday.
On Sunday, January 7, Kenyans flocked to social media to heap praise on the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader as he celebrated his 79th birthday.
How Kenyans celebrated Raila's birthday
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua was among the Azimio la Umoja principals to convey the message on her X page.
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“Happy birthday kinara wangu Raila Odinga. May you have many happy returns to serve,” Karua wrote.
Many Kenyans celebrated Raila, terming him a source of inspiration for his role in advancing democratic space in the country.
TUKO.co.ke samples some of the messages sent by Kenyans to the former prime minister.
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One thing I've learned from Raila Odinga is consistency and persistence! No matter how many times you lose, keep trying. When you fall down, wake up, dust yourself, and keep moving."
Book Ten:
"Happy birthday, Baba Raila Odinga. Mtetezi WA wananchi. More years of friendship, Raila Odinga."
Omwamba:
"Happy 79th birthday, Baba Raila Odinga! 4 Years to Go, and Baba will be the 6th!"
Madoka Kibet, HSC
"Happy birthday to Raila Odinga Baba. I wish you more life, happiness, and prosperity; thank you for everything!"
Captain Dominic Omondi:
"Like this photo, if you still believe that Raila Odinga is the one who is going to save Kenyans, happy birthday, Agwambo."
Abuga Makori EGH, MBE:
"Happy birthday, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga. Your special contribution to reforms in Kenya will always be cherished. I wish you more years of good health, Jakom."
Gifts on Raila's 77th birthday
As reported earlier, the politician was gifted a five-tier cake on his 77th birthday to symbolise what they hoped would have been his 2022 victory.
The then Sports, Culture, and Heritage CAS Zack Kinuthia explained that the first four layers represented presidents in Kenya.
He said the fifth layer symbolised Raila's presidency, which he hoped would start in August after the general election.
The ODM leader held his birthday party at the historic Bomas of Kenya even as Kenyans across the country were treated to a taste of the celebration.
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