Mashujaa Day: Kindiki hails Raila Odinga’s legacy
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to reflect on the contribution of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as Kenyans celebrate Mashujaa Day celebrations.
Kindiki, who made his speech on Monday, October 20, 2025, during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County, also called on Kenyans to remember, reflect, and consider Kenyans’ journey.
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“We’ve gathered today to remember, reflect, and consider where our country has come from,” Kindiki said.
On his part, while mourning Raila Odinga, Kindiki also acknowledged how Raila became one of the greatest Kenyans to ever walk on Kenyan soil.
“As we continue to mourn the departure of Raila Odinga, one of the greatest Kenyans to ever walk on our soil, we remember those who have gone before us for selflessly defending our sovereignty,” Kindiki noted.
Likewise, Kindiki called on Kenyans to remain steadfast in strengthening the foundations of Kenya and the economic well-being of our people.
“What remains is to strengthen the foundations of our country and the economic well-being of our people,” Kindiki said.
Honouring Raila in Kitui
Deputy Presidents remarks come just a day after Kenyans laid to rest the man President William Ruto described as a man of peace, courage, and unyielding conviction, whose life was defined by an unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and national unity.
The Mashujaa Day celebration in Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui, was filled with color and pomp, honoring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga by playing a past recording of the late former PM Raila Odinga singing his favorite song, Farewell Jamaica.
The celebration, which was led by President William Ruto on Monday, October 20, 2025, saw everyone gathered pause for a moment as the past recording took the airwaves in Kitui County.
Raila Odinga was laid to rest in Bondo on Sunday, October 20, 2025, in an event graced by thousands of mourners.
His return to Bondo was not merely a homecoming; it was the embrace of a grateful republic bidding farewell to one of its greatest sons, a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of justice, democracy, and the enduring unity of our beloved Kenya.
