'You are the best thing that happened to me' Raila Odinga celebrates Ida

Raila Odinga praised Ida for her prayers, resilience and wisdom.

• Raila Odinga praised Ida for her  prayers, resilience and wisdom.

• He says that is what has held their family together in the journey of life, up to where they are.

his wife Ida Odinga on their wedding day
Raila Odinga and his wife Ida Odinga on their wedding day

Ida Odinga wife to Azimio La Umoja Presidential Aspirant Raila Odinga is today turning 72.

In a statement, Raila said being with Ida is the best thing that has ever happened to him.

He went on to note that Mama Ida's prayers, resilience and wisdom is what has held their family together in the journey of life, up to where they are.

"On each of your birthdays like today, I reflect on how you are by far the best thing that ever happened to me. Your strength, resilience, wisdom, and prayers have brought our family this far. Happy Birthday my dear Ida Betty," Raila said.

Esther Passaris also joined Baba in celebrating his wife with the message below

"Happy birthday Mama. I know you're probably going through a lot right now, but I want you to know that God is in control and everything will be okay. Continue staying strong and being the support that you've always been to Baba. The country is behind you. God bless."

@LogMary_Nugget: If you think handling Raila Odinga is easy then ask Mama ida Odinga. Political differences asside. Meanwhile, Happy birthday to Mama Ida Odinga. Thanks for raising the all time opposition leader of this country. .Happy Birthday Mama.

@DominicOmondiO· Happy Birthday, Mama Taifa. We appreciate your support you are the main ingredients in all that is with Baba. Thank you for being with him during all times.

@AmunzeEzekiel: Indeed mama Ida is a woman of strength and heart full, may God give you more years on earth mumee still need you as your son's Happy birthday mum.

@wiseonsare· Ida is true definition of "us against the world"Kenyans may never know how you did it but you are source of inspiration to the young generation.Young mothers should emulate your character and resilience#Happy birthday Mama wa taifa.

@HenryBiwott10: Happy birthday your Exellency the first lady Mama Ida Odinga may you live to celebrate many more ahead God bless you and the the 5th president of the Republic of Kenya as we await for the victory deffered.

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his wife Ida Odinga on their wedding day
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