Raila: Man of the people, fan at heart, brother in sport
President William Ruto and ODM party leader Raila Odinga share a light moment with Harambee Stars team captain Aboud Omar after Kenya beat Zambia 1-0 in a Group 'A' match of the 2024 African Nations Championship at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi on August 17, 2025.
In 2009, he again placed his trust in me by appointing me as Chairman of the Harambee Stars Management Board.
As I pursued my candidacy for the presidency of FKF in December 2024, Raila's support was a quiet pillar behind me.
It is with deep respect and enduring gratitude that I pay tribute to a towering figure in our nation’s history - Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. A statesman, a visionary, a friend, and above all, a true servant of the people.
I had the distinct honour and privilege of working closely with him during a transformative period in our country’s political journey. As the Director of Resource Mobilization for the Orange Democratic Movement during the 2007 presidential campaigns, I witnessed first-hand his tireless commitment, boundless energy, and belief in a better Kenya for all.
