Opposition Chief Raila Odinga on Monday arrived at Chatham House in London, where he is set to deliver a lecture on the legacy of former United Nations Secretary General the late Dr Kofi Annan.

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Odinga arrived in UK on Sunday, and was received by Kenya's High Commissioner Manoah Esipisu, who served as State House spokesperson, prior to his appointment.

At Chatham House, Odinga met Annan's son Kojo Annan, and his wife Shanthi.

"At Chatham House in London with Kojo Annan and his wife Shanthi among other distinguished guests at the start of the two day event titled “Our Shared Humanity” on the Legacy of the former UN Secretary General the late Dr. Kofi Annan," Raila tweeted.

In a statement on Saturday, Odinga's spokesman Dennis Onyango said the former Prime Minister would address a gathering at Chatham House on Kofi Annan's legacy, in the memory of the former United Nations Secretary General.

"H.E Raila Odinga leaves the country this evening for a visit to the United Kingdom and Russia. Mr Odinga is scheduled to speak at the Chatham House on the Legacy of the former UN Secretary General the late Dr Kofi Annan. The memorial event runs between 3rd and 4th June in London," he said.

After the United Kingdom tour, Mr Odinga will travel to Russia where he will be attending an Economic Conference at St Petersburg. 

"From London, Mr Odinga will travel to St. Petersburg, Russia for the St. Petersburg Economic Conference at the invitation of the Russian government.

"He will address sessions on global Energy Sector Challenges and Opportunities, the Russia-Africa Business Dialogue focusing on Investment and Trade and Building a Network of High-Quality Roads," added the statement.