17/10/2025
Dear President and ,
The people of Kenya are in deep mourning. We have lost a father, a freedom fighter, and a true African statesman — Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. His voice echoed far beyond our borders, inspiring millions with his courage, resilience, and undying belief in democracy and justice.
Mr. President, Raila was not only a hero to Kenyans — he was your own blood, a man who shares your roots, your homeland, and your ancestral soil in Siaya. His story is intertwined with that of your father and the spirit of the Luo community — proud, resilient, and unbroken.
Today, the world stands still for Raila. From Narendra Modi to Emmanuel Macron, from António Guterres to other world leaders — tributes continue to pour in for a man who gave his all for the people.
But the silence from you, President Obama — his cousin, his friend, his kin — is deeply felt here at home. Kenya looks up to you, not just as a former U.S. President, but as a son of this soil, a voice of compassion, and a symbol of unity.
We humbly urge you to honor Raila’s legacy with a word of condolence. Your voice will comfort a grieving nation and remind the world that Africa’s bonds of brotherhood go beyond politics and power — they are written in the blood of family, history, and hope.
🕊️ Rest in peace, Raila Amolo Odinga — the people’s leader.