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Kibaki used to defend me during Cabinet meetings - Raila

ODM leader Raila Odinga and his wife Ida arrive at the Othaya Approved School during the State Burial of President Mwai Kibaki in Othaya, Nyeri County. [Emmanuel Wanson]

ODM leader Raila Odinga today heaped praises on former President Mwai Kibaki describing him as a great statesman who despite their earlier differences, worked well together in the Grand Coalition Government after the disputed 2007 General Election.

Raila revealed that Kibaki used to defend him at cabinet meetings when he made unpopular decisions during the tenure of the Grand Coalition Government.

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