- Raila Junior marked his father's first death anniversary by sharing touching throwback photos of the late opposition icon with his young grandson Lion
- The photos captured Raila Odinga in candid family moments, layered with an emotional tribute by gospel artist Elisha Toto
- One image showed the former opposition leader addressing wedding guests while little Lion played nearby on the podium
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Raila Odinga's son, Raila Junior, had fans reaching for the tissues after sharing heartfelt throwback photos of his late father alongside his son Lion to mark one year since the elder statesman's passing.
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Raila Odinga passed away on 15 October 2025, and exactly a year later, his family gathered to observe his first death anniversary. Junior chose to honour the moment in a deeply personal way, turning to old photographs that captured his father in some of his most human, unguarded moments with the family.
Raila Odinga and grandson Lion together
Two photos in particular stood out. In the first, Raila appeared in an all-white outfit at what looked like a wedding, standing at a podium addressing guests, while little Lion played near him on the stage. The image was a quiet but powerful reminder of a grandfather who remained present even during public engagements.
The second photo showed Raila posing warmly alongside Junior's wife, Yvonne Wambui, who was carrying their son Lion in her arms. The tenderness in the image was not lost on those who followed the family's journey through grief over the past year.
Junior layered both photos with Elisha Toto's tribute song to Raila, a track that has become closely associated with mourning the late leader. The combination of the visuals and the music gave the post a deeply emotional weight that resonated with many Kenyans.
Raila Junior reflects on a year without his father
The first anniversary of Raila's death appeared to sit heavily on Junior, who has spoken openly about how much the loss continues to affect him. In an earlier tribute, he wrote about how an entire year had passed yet the grief still felt immediate, as though the loss had only just happened.
The photos were a window into a side of Raila Odinga that his supporters rarely saw up close: a grandfather who doted on his grandchild and remained grounded in family even as he carried the weight of a long and consequential political career.
For many Kenyans, these glimpses of the private man behind the public figure made the loss feel even more real a year on.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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