Raila Odinga among 264 Kenyans honored at Mashujaa day celebrations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 20 – Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga is among 264 Kenyans being honored at this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations underway in Uasin Gishu County, in recognition…

Odinga, who is being recognized posthumously in the statesmanship category, is credited with playing a central role in the struggle for multiparty democracy in the 1990s and expanding political freedoms in Kenya.

According to the 2026 National Heroes publication, his tenure as Prime Minister between 2008 and 2013 was marked by advocacy for political, social and economic reforms, including the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

“He played a central role in the struggle for multiparty democracy in the 1990s, helping dismantle one-party dominance and expand political freedoms.”

“As Kenya’s Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013, he championed landmark political, social and economic reforms, including the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.”

Source: Capital FM