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

From left: Siaya Governor James Orengo, former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu and former Cabinet minister Najib Balala. [File, Standard]

A democratic, just, and patriotic leader were the words used to describe the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga by his political friends.   

Former Cabinet Minister and veteran politician Charity Ngilu, a close ally and fellow member of the 2007 Pentagon coalition, which also included President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, remembered Odinga as a leader deeply committed to democracy and constitutionalism.

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