The Mombasa County Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) delegates on Thursday serenaded their party leader, Raila Odinga, ahead of his 78th birthday on Saturday.
Raila who was in Mombasa at Tononoka Social Hall for a delegates' meeting could not hide his joy when Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir led the delegates in singing the birthday song.
“Happy birthday dear Baba, Happy birthday to you…” the delegates.
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At some point in the song, Raila was ushered to the podium where he joined the delegates in singing the song.
Leaders from across the political divide led Kenyans in wishing Raila a happy birthday and sent their messages of good wishes.
Among the leaders who sent their birthday messages include former president Uhuru Kenyatta who wished divine blessings and favour upon Raila.
"I would like to take this opportunity in the new year, to wish my brother and friend Raila Odinga a happy birthday,” Uhuru said.
"May God's blessings and favour be upon you today and in the years to come.”
I would like to take this opportunity in the new year, to wish my brother and friend Hon. @RailaOdinga a Happy Birthday.
— Office of the 4th President of Kenya???????? (@4thPresidentKE) January 7, 2023
May God's blessings and favour be upon you today and in the years to come.
~H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, 4th President of the Republic of Kenya. pic.twitter.com/NZuYiYBZWa
The following are some of the messages leaders and Kenyans sent to Raila:
The enigma, @RailaOdinga Happy Birthday your Excellency. pic.twitter.com/tkpfVtO18c
— Millicent Omanga (@MillicentOmanga) January 7, 2023
Happy birthday Jakom! May God continue shining His Grace on you!@RailaOdinga pic.twitter.com/JLQjeNhjrE
— JALANG'O (@JalangoMwenyewe) January 6, 2023
Baba, Rt Hon @RailaOdinga, we thank you for your contributions to constitutionalism, devolution, and the fight for a better Kenya and better lives for all Kenyans.
— Gladys Wanga, CBS (@gladyswanga) January 7, 2023
Many of us have been and will continue to be inspired by you. #HbdBabaWeLoveYou pic.twitter.com/nOTjptGmNv
Happy Birthday Baba @RailaOdinga.
— JUNET MOHAMED, CBS (@JunetMohamed) January 7, 2023
We are lucky to have in our country a man of your fortitude. We are glad you never give up.
Wishing you good health.
May Allah give you a successful year ahead. pic.twitter.com/zrE0R3y2qk
Your agility and dedication to service is my inspiration @RailaOdinga … the dream will come true someday! We are the dream! It’s coming my Mentor … pic.twitter.com/YZo3PoSVUJ
— Sen. Ledama Olekina (@ledamalekina) January 5, 2023
#wajackoyah@Baba. I take this opportunity to wish Jakom a happy birthday. You are an enigma and some of us will for ever be indebted to your struggles. May God extend your energies. pic.twitter.com/ee4JLLCQJZ
— G L Wajackoyah (@glwajackoyah) January 7, 2023
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