Online Reporter
George Maponga in MASVINGO
THE Pan African Parliament (PAP) has mourned the late Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Omolo Odinga describing him as a champion for advancing democracy on the African continent.
The late Odinga died aged 80 on Wednesday this week in India where he was receiving treatment.
PAP president Chief Charumbira in his eulogy, said Kenya and Africa in general was poorer without the late Odinga who was a steadfast fighter for justice, democracy and unity.
Chief Charumbira exhorted Africans to draw inspiration from the late Kenyan opposition stalwart who believed in the power of dialogue to narrow differences.
“On behalf of the Bureau and the entire membership of the Pan-African Parliament, I extend our deepest condolences to the Odinga family, the Government, the Parliament of Kenya, the Kenyan delegation to the Pan-African Parliament, and the people of Kenya, following the untimely death of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya, who was called to higher glory on Wednesday, 15th October 2025,” he said in a statement.
“A cherished leader and a transcendental force in the landscape of African politics, Rt. Hon.
Odinga’s departure is a tragic and irreplaceable loss not only for the people of Kenya but for
the entirety of the African continent.”
The PAP president added that Odinga, “symbolised the spirit of resilience and enduring hope for a better Kenya and a better Africa.”
He went further to describe Odinga as a sonorous and fearless voice for the voiceless, pointing out that his unwavering commitment to “democracy, good governance, and the advancement of human rights has decimated barriers of inequity and ensured that the voices of the marginalised and disenfranchised are heard and respected, in line with the ideals of the Pan-African Parliament.”
Chief Charumbira also lauded Odinga for championing regional integration and advancement.
