Raila Odinga celebrates his 75th birthday

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Today is ODM party leader Raila Odinga's birthday and Kenyans can't keep calm.
Thousands of Kenyans have taken to their social media sites to send their warm birthday wishes to the former Prime Minister who is celebrating his 75th birthday.

His son @Railajunior was among the people who wished him a happy birthday. He wrote,"Happy birthday @RailaOdinga. Wishing you more returns!"

Mombasa County Governor Ali Hassan Joho led other Kenyans in wishing Raila a happy birthday."To my Party leader and mentor Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga, a happy birthday. May the Almighty God give you long life and wisdom to continue leading the democratization of our Nation."


Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris posted "Briefly suspending my fast from Twitter to wish Baba @RailaOdinga a Happy 75th Birthday. Time and again, you have put your needs, your ambitions, your pain aside for the love of this Country. Kenya is blessed to have you."

@TheODMparty "We 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, we wish you peace, good health, and happiness. You are the best mentor anyone could have asked for."

@TonyGachoka "Raila Odinga wishing you a very Happy Birthday!"

The Communications Director for the ODM party @EtalePhillip posted  "On this day, a great man, father, grandfather, mentor and leader was born. Join in me in wishing RailaOdinga a Happy Birthday."

 @Asmali77 "Happy Birthday & blessings HE Raila Odinga. You’re a force for change in Kenya. An enigma. The one thing that you tirelessly championed for, devolution, is working wonders especially in Northern Kenya, albeit it’s shortcomings."

@Asamoh "Dr. Raila Odinga is turning 75 today. Those Who understand the history of the struggle will appreciate his contribution to the liberation struggle together with others. That you can’t take away from him."

@KingFredAsira "Today marks the birthday of one of Africa's greatest living leaders, the father of democracy and a liberator. Much can be said about you by both friend and foe but the truth is, engineer @RailaOdinga is a true statesman and a gift to Kenya's political sphere."

@Nyamwanda "Happy Birthday H.E @RailaOdinga we are firmly with you."

The African Union Representative for Infrastructure Development shares a birthday with award winning journalist and talk show host Jeff Koinange who turns 54.