As Kenya bid a final farewell to former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, the moment was steeped in emotion, reflection, and symbolism. Inside his grave, alongside the gleaming casket that held his body, were placed three powerful symbols of his life and legacy—his signature hat, his cherished flywhisk, and the unspoken weight of a lifetime dedicated to service and struggle.
Raila’s trademark hat, a constant feature of his public image, was more than just an accessory. To many Kenyans, it represented the resilience of a man who had stood firm through political storms and personal trials.
The flywhisk, a traditional emblem of authority and wisdom, connected him to his father, the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and symbolized the continuation of a family deeply intertwined with Kenya’s fight for democracy and justice. Click to keep reading.
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