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South Africa honors Raila in memorial service at Anglican church

When Raila Odinga met South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria on January 16, 2025. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

South Africa joined Kenya and the wider African diaspora on Saturday to celebrate the life of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, CGH, former Prime Minister of Kenya — a freedom fighter whose moral courage and democratic convictions  transcended borders and generations.

The memorial and thanksgiving service, held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Sunninghill, Johannesburg, brought together diplomats, liberation-era veterans, and faith leaders in a moving tribute that bridged nations and histories.

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