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'The Baba I knew:' Political allies share memories of Raila

By The Standard January 08, 2026

Source: The Standard

'The Baba I knew:' Political allies share memories of Raila

A democratic, just, andpatriotic leader were the wordsused to describe the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga by his political friends.Former Cabinet Minister and veteran politician Charity Ngilu, a close ally andfellow member of the 2007 Pentagoncoalition, which also included President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, remembered Odinga as a leader deeply committed to democracy and constitutionalism.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Former Cabinet Minister and veteran politician Charity Ngilu, a close ally andfellow member of the 2007 Pentagoncoalition, which also included President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, remembered Odinga as a leader deeply committed to democracy and constitutionalism.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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