Western leaders, locals hail Raila as Kenya's most selfless democrat

International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Vice President and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli  during ITUC's symposium themed 'African Workers Using International Labour Standards and Social Dialogue as Tools for Advancing Peace, Security and Resilience' at Weston Hotel, Nairobi. July 18th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

As the country and world mourn the death of Former Prime Minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga, leaders and residents from the Western region have described the former premier as a selfless leader, Kenya has never had, and a major blow to the country.

Led by Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Vihiga Governor Wilbur Ottichilo, and Bungoma County boss Ken Lusaka, they described the former premier as a democrat, panafrican, and statesman as per excellence.