Raila Odinga is one of the greatest politicians in Kenya's and Africa's history. He's shaped the history of Kenya politically while in opposition and also in government. He prides himself as one of the people who fought for the second liberation of this nation alongside others like James Orengo, Lawyer Miguna Miguna et al.
His quest for presidency begun in 1992. He has unsuccessfully vied for presidency in five general elections. It's easier to say that since the inception of his political career, the only time he didn't contest for the presidency is during 2002 general elections in which he supported Mwai Kibaki.