'You inspire millions of us,' Kenyans praise Raila on his 75th birthday

Piece by: Peninah Njoki
Lifestyle

Raila Odinga today celebrates his 75th birthday and we can't help but be happy for him.

Coincidentally Jeff Koinange also celebrates his today.

Odinga who is fondly known as Baba has been in the fore front of Kenyan politics and it's easy to understand why the pomp.

Among those who took to social media to celebrate the celebrated politician is MOmbasa governor Hassan Joho.

'To my Party leader and mentor Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga, a happy birthday. May the Almighty God give you long life and wisdom to continue leading the democratization of our Nation. #HappyBirthdayBaba.'

ODM Party also wished their founder a happy birthday terming him as the best mentor they ever had.

'We wish you plenty of joy today and every day of the coming year! You are a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership, and foresight.

On your birthday, we wish you peace, good health, and happiness. You are the best mentor anyone could have asked for.'

Amakanji Thomas penned,

Engineer Raila Odinga as you turn a year older & wiser today, i just want to let you know that u inspire millions of us, a man with the nation at heart & abundant love to his people,may God grant u many more years to steer Kenya to greater heights.

Flamboyant lawyer Donald B Kipkorir stated that like many Kenyans he was humbled to have Baba as his friend. 

'Dear H.E Raila Odinga ...

I’m humbled to call you my friend ... Kenya can’t REPAY the sacrifices you’ve done for her ... We are your foot soldiers & we’ll go where you send us ... We are full of joy in singing #HappyBirthdayBaba'