The Kenyan Prime minister's personal history is colourful and is marked by great sacrifices. For those who may not be aware, Raila Odinga is the son of the first vice president of Kenya, the late Oginga Odinga. By virtue of this, Raila could have opted for an easy and quiet life of privilege. Instead he tossed himself in the murky waters of Kenyan politics and was detained under the dictatorial Moi regime for close to a decade. Whatever division of the Kenyan political establishment one lends support, Raila Odinga's story of sacrifice for the creation of a more humane and just Kenya is undeniable. It is easy to disagree with him on many issues and his approaches on various matters have drawn controversy, but at bottom, no right thinking person would deny that Raila Odinga has been a champion for democracy. Kenya is fortunate to have him.

In 1982, Raila Amolo Odinga was mentioned as being part of a group associated with an attempted coup causing untold deaths. In December 2007, Raila and his group five urged public demonstrations and planned violence which resulted in the death of over 2000 people and internal refugees of over 300000 Kenyans of which no person has ever been persecuted for. Mr Odinga is an opportunist with a massive ego need for power under which he has caused untold pain to Kenyans. As I read this article, I am overwhelmed by the need to vomit since the writer has does not know anything about Mr. Odinga. He should currently be in Jail.