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Ida and Raila Odinga take to the dance floor during their party at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi on August 24, 2023.

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Raila, Ida speak of pain, resilience and joys of 50 years of marriage

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By  Elizabeth Ngigi

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What you need to know:

  • About 50 years ago, Raila and Ida headed to the altar and vowed that nothing but death would stand between them.

Raila Odinga, known for his strong political beliefs, revealed another side of himself when he threw a big and fancy party for his wife, Ida Odinga.

The event wasn't just to celebrate Ida's 73rd birthday but also their 50 years of marriage.

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