Message of Condolence on the Passing of Former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, E.G.H

Message of Condolence on the Passing of Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga

It is with a profound sense of loss and a heavy heart that the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. We have lost a titan of our nation's history, a visionary leader, and an indefatigable champion for democracy, justice, and the rule of law.
The passing of the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga is not merely the loss of a great man, but the closing of a defining chapter in our country's story. He was a pillar of strength and a beacon of hope whose lifelong dedication to public service transcended political affiliation and generation. For decades, his name was synonymous with the relentless pursuit of a more just, equitable, and democratic Kenya. His unwavering courage in the face of immense personal sacrifice—including years of detention and exile—forged him into a symbol of resilience and a powerful inspiration for the entire African continent.
As the Office of the Ombudsman, entrusted with the guardianship of administrative justice, we hold a particular debt of gratitude to Rt. Hon. Odinga. His struggles and unwavering advocacy laid the essential groundwork for the very principles we are mandated to uphold: fairness, accountability, and the protection of the rights of every citizen. He was, in the truest sense, an architect of the democratic space we strive to safeguard today. His life's work challenges and inspires us to rededicate ourselves to our mission.
In this period of immense national grief, the Commission on Administrative Justice extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Odinga family, his friends, political comrades, and the multitude of supporters whose lives he touched. We pray that you find solace in the vast and enduring legacy of a life so purposefully lived.
May his spirit forever remind us that the fight for justice is a noble and necessary pursuit. May his soul rest in eternal and perfect peace.

Commission Chairperson
Charles Dulo