President William Ruto on Friday, December 12, led the nation in a moment of silence in honour of the late Raila Odinga during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
During his address, the President called on Kenyans to pause and reflect on the life and legacy of the former Prime Minister.
The stadium briefly fell silent as attendees joined in the tribute.
Moment of Silence Held for Raila as President Ruto Honors Him on Jamhuri Day. Photo: Courtesy.
President Ruto described Raila as a statesman who dedicated his life to advancing freedom, justice, and peaceful coexistence in Kenya.
Notably, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja urged President Ruto to rename the 60,000-seat Talanta Stadium after the late Raila Odinga, proposing that it be called Raila Odinga International Stadium in his honour.
Raila Odinga passed away in October at the age of 80 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic treatment facility in Kochi, India.
He was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, at his ancestral home in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County.
