“I would like to take this opportunity in the new year, to wish my brother and friend Hon. Raila Odinga a Happy Birthday,” he wrote.
“May God’s blessings and favour be upon you today and in the years to come.”
NARC Kenya party leader Martha Karua also penned a birthday message describing Raila as a transformational leader.
“Happy birthday Raila Odinga captain of Aziimio and Kenya’s foremost transformational leader. May you enjoy many happy returns,” Karua said.
Another leader who wished the former premier was Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga.
In her birthday message, Wanga expressed utmost gratitude to the former premier for his contributions to constitutionalism, and devolution.
“Baba, Rt Hon Raila Odinga, we thank you for your contributions to constitutionalism, devolution and the fight for a better Kenya and better lives for all Kenyans,
“Many of us have been and will continue to be inspired by you,” she wrote.