Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined Kenyans and other politicians in celebrating Azimio la Umoja One Kenya supremo Raila Odinga as he turns 78.
In a tweet shared via his official Twitter account, the former Head of State wished the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader great tidings and favour as he turns a new chapter.
"I would like to take this opportunity in the new year, to wish my brother and friend Hon. Raila Odinga a Happy Birthday," he wrote.
"May God's blessings and favour be upon you today and in the years to come."
I would like to take this opportunity in the new year, to wish my brother and friend Hon. @RailaOdinga a Happy Birthday.
May God's blessings and favour be upon you today and in the years to come.
~H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 4th President of the Republic of Kenya. pic.twitter.com/NZuYiYBZWa— Office of the 4th President of Kenya🇰🇪 (@4thPresidentKE) January 7, 2023
NARC Kenya party leader Martha Karua also penned a birthday message describing Raila as a transformational leader.
"Happy birthday Raila Odinga captain of Aziimio and Kenya's foremost transformational leader. May you enjoy many happy returns," Karua said.
Happy birthday @RailaOdinga Captain of Azimio and kenya’s foremost transformational leader. May you enjoy many happy returns #HappyBirthdayBABA— Martha Karua SC (@MarthaKarua) January 7, 2023
Another leader who wished the former premier was Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga.
In her birthday message, Wanga expressed utmost gratitude to the former premier for his contributions to constitutionalism, and devolution.
"Baba, Rt Hon Raila Odinga, we thank you for your contributions to constitutionalism, devolution and the fight for a better Kenya and better lives for all Kenyans,
"Many of us have been and will continue to be inspired by you," she wrote.
Baba, Rt Hon @RailaOdinga, we thank you for your contributions to constitutionalism, devolution, and the fight for a better Kenya and better lives for all Kenyans.
Many of us have been and will continue to be inspired by you. #HbdBabaWeLoveYou pic.twitter.com/nOTjptGmNv— Gladys Wanga, CBS (@gladyswanga) January 7, 2023
