The footage, released days after Raila’s passing, shows the veteran leader seated calmly in a floral long-sleeved shirt, passionately singing the translated version of the timeless ballad by Harry Belafonte. His voice, steady yet emotional, carries the same depth and charm that made him one of Kenya’s most beloved figures.
“Nimetoka kwenda safari, nilimuacha wangu pekee... Sikujua siku ya kurudi, lakini mpenzi usitie shaka, lazima nitarudi,” Raila sang softly — a rendition many Kenyans described as both romantic and prophetic.Click to keep reading.