×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Raila Odinga may stumble like all men, but he'll always remain our icon

Azimio-OKA team led by Raila Odinga addressing Peoples Baraza in Kitale, Town square grounds on February 26, 2023. [Dennis Kavisu, Standard]

Raila Odinga has for a long time remained the symbol of bravery and stoicism in the face of debilitating adversity and authoritarianism. Growing up in rural Luo Nyanza, he was on the lips of our parents.

They called him endearing names. Every prized bull in every family was called Raila, Tinga, Agwambo, Amollo, or Baba's little-known moniker only known by native speakers of the Luo language "chuma liet" - hot metal.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in