Ruto mourns Raila as a giant of democracy in Kenya

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during the second day of the third National Executive Retreat at the KCB Leadership Centre in Kajiado County. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto has said that Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who died at the age of 80 years while undergoing treatment in India on Wednesday morning was a giant of democracy, a fearless freedom fighter and a tireless warrior of good governance. 

Ruto who addressed the Nation from State House Nairobi after condoling with Raila’s family at their Karen home said that for decades, Raila dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, equity, and freedom enduring detention and persecution so that this nation might know and enjoy democracy.