In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, President Kagame mourned Odinga as a towering statesman whose lifelong dedication to public service, democracy, and justice left an indelible mark on Kenya and the African continent.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, to President William Ruto, and to the people of Kenya, following the former Prime Minister’s death in India on Wednesday at the age of 80.
In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, President Kagame mourned Odinga as a towering statesman whose lifelong dedication to public service, democracy, and justice left an indelible mark on Kenya and the African continent.
“On behalf of the people of Rwanda and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, to my brother President William, and to the people of Kenya on the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga,” Kagame said.
“His lifelong dedication to public service and his steadfast commitment to democracy, justice, and unity in Kenya and across Africa will be remembered for generations to come. We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Kenya during this time of national mourning.”
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