It is with a lot of sadness that I received the news of the death of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya. Rt. Hon. Odinga was not just a politician. He has been a freedom fighter, in the tradition of his late father, Jaramogi Odinga, the 1st Vice President of Kenya. Ideologically speaking, they have been with the patriotic and Pan-Africanist orientation. I have shared ideas with both of them. Their sentiments have been for the unity of Kenya, East Africa and Africa, including always the struggles for the realisation of our dream for the East African Federation. It is, therefore, unfortunate that he has left at this moment. It is important for the young people to fill the void left by such historical fighters for Africa’s future. I extend condolences to H.E William Ruto, the People of Kenya, and to Raila’s family.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Yoweri K. Museveni
President of the Republic of Uganda