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Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has said that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s impact on Kenya’s democracy and political culture is so immense that no single individual can take his place.
Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday morning, Kibwana described Raila as a visionary leader whose legacy goes beyond politics, noting that he inspired generations of Kenyans to fight for justice, fairness, and constitutional order.
“Even when Raila was alive, young Kenyans were already pushing for the Constitution to work and for corruption to end,” he said. “The seed of democracy in Kenya has already been planted.”
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Kibwana praised Raila for nurturing civic consciousness and empowering citizens to stand up against injustice.
“He taught Kenyans that they have a right to resist what is unfair. Even when he chose to work with the current President, young people continued that spirit,” he observed.
The former governor said Raila possessed unmatched moral authority and political influence that enabled him to unite the country around key reforms.
“He held a unique position — he could inspire the nation to act in ways no one else could,” Kibwana stated.
According to him, Raila’s ideals of justice, unity, and reform have taken deep root among Kenya’s youth and civil society, meaning his mission will live on collectively rather than through a single successor.
“You cannot replace Raila with one person, but with many people,” he emphasized.
Kibwana made the remarks as tributes continue to pour in for Raila, who was buried on October 19 at his Kang’o Ka’Jaramogi home following a state funeral at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST).
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The funeral attracted both national and international dignitaries, including President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, all of whom lauded Raila’s lifelong contribution to democracy, good governance, and reform across Africa.
