• The ODM Party praised him as a wonderful leader to the world of yesterday, today and the future.
• Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga termed the day special in many ways as it reminded Kenyans how privileged they are to have the ODM leader.
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Kenyans on Thursday took to social media to send warm birthday wishes to ODM leader Raila Odinga as he turned 76 years.
The hashtag #HappyBirthdayRaila trended at number one Kenya's Twitter trends for the better part of Thursday morning as birthday messages poured in for the former Prime Minister.
The ODM Party praised him as a wonderful leader to the world of yesterday, today and the future.
"To our Party Leader @RailaOdinga, we are proud to be a part of your special day. May you be blessed with many more. You are a wonderful leader to the world of yesterday, today and the future. We thank God for making you the type of person you are today," the party tweeted.
As you turn over a new leaf, may the Almighty continue to bless you with courage and wisdom. Happy Birthday Baba Raila Amollo Odinga. pic.twitter.com/95C04C2pW9
— Governor Hassan Joho (@HassanAliJoho) January 7, 2021
To many happy returns my dear friend @RailaOdinga! You have exhibited uncommon wisdom, remarkable vision, and exemplary leadership. I wish you peace, good health and happiness. #HappyBirthdayRaila #AskKirubi pic.twitter.com/apX6ephjk8
— Chris Kirubi (@CKirubi) January 7, 2021
Homa Bay women representative Gladys Wanga wished him more life so that he can see a prosperous Kenya.
"Happy Birthday Agwambo - Enigma - Baba! May you live to see the united and prosperous Kenya that you have so desired and sacrificed so much for!" she said.
Senator Millicent Omanga also joined the bandwagon and wished Raila endless happiness and good health as he turned a year older.
"Happy 76th birthday Baba. This day is special in many ways but most importantly it reminds us of how privileged we've been as a country to have you. I pray for good health and endless happiness as you celebrate your birthday," she tweeted.
Wishing Baba @RailaOdinga a very Happy Birthday.
— Hon. Esther M Passaris (@EstherPassaris) January 7, 2021
Thank you for everything that you continue to do for our Country. I pray God showers you with favor and strength to keep fighting the good fight.
#HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/8vbgr24e1r
ODM director of communication Philip Etale described Raila as a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership and foresight.
"My boss @RailaOdinga, I wish you plenty of joy today and every day of the coming year! You are a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership and foresight.On your birthday, I wish you peace, good health & happiness. You are the best mentor anyone could have asked for," he said.
My boss @RailaOdinga, I wish you plenty of joy today & every day of the coming year! You are a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership & foresight.On your birthday, I wish you peace, good health & happiness. You are the best mentor anyone could have asked for #HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/zoMFtPctYp
— Philip Etale (@EtalePhilip) January 7, 2021
Lawyer Silas Chepkeres Jakakimba wished the ODM leader good health, happiness and peace.
"JAKOM, The indelible legacy manifested in your persistent rooting for a functional political system viable for equitable economic growth & development for all, cannot be overemphasised. On this special day, I wish you Good Health, Peace and all the Happiness," he tweeted.
Happy 76th birthday Baba. This day is special in many ways but most importantly it reminds us of how privileged we've been as a country to have you. I pray for good health and endless happiness as you celebrate your birthday. #HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/OTFzIEFonW
— Millicent Omanga (@MillicentOmanga) January 7, 2021
Lawyer Donald Kipkorir was not left behind as he showered Raila with good tidings.
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Baba, möge Gott immer über dich wachen!"
Here are more tweets from Kenyans;
Happy Birthday Agwambo - Enigma - Baba! May you live to see the united and propsperous Kenya that you have so desired and sacrificed so much for! #HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/r5JSjGaNpf
— Hon Gladys Wanga, CBS (@gladyswanga) January 7, 2021
You may love him or hate him but we can agree on one thing, he has changed this country and given us a sense of national pride through his sacrifices. That's why when they call him Raila we call him BABA.#HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/3s1nZg8GwV
— Duncan Makori 🇰🇪 (@EngnrDan) January 7, 2021
Happiest birthday Baba. I respect you ,I honour you as a father ,you brought devolution into kenya & we are witnessing growth of kenya. Endeavor to exit the stage honourably ,don't allow circumstances to force you out. We can even rename one county after you.#HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/p8EOMCRqWg
— Joe (@josagana) January 7, 2021
Happy Birthday Tinga @RailaOdinga
— BlessedSoul (@OdoyoMcOremo) January 7, 2021
May the good Lord grant you favour Wisdom and Peace #HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/jEM9eARIvi
Happy birthday Babana @RailaOdinga The man who stood by me and the father figure I have had for over 5 years now.#HappyBirthdayRaila
— Lindah Oguttu (@lindahoguttu) January 7, 2021
I take this opportunity to wish the enigma of Kenyan politics Baba a happy Birthday.#HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/omUyqsslrR
— Baraka Juma🇰🇪🇨🇴 (@barakahjumah) January 7, 2021
May the road rise up to meet you
— Donald B Kipkorir (@DonaldBKipkorir) January 7, 2021
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until
we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Baba, möge Gott immer über dich wachen! #HappyBirthdayRaila pic.twitter.com/1125uRmt2o