Cord leader Raila Amolo Odinga is celebrating his 72 birthday today.

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Popularly known to his supporters as Agwambo (the 'Mysterious One'), Tinga (Luo and Swahili for 'tractor'), Baba, RAO, (abbreviated form of 'Raila Amolo Odinga') and Jakom ('Chairman'), Odinga was born 7 January 1945.

# (hashtag) HappyBirthdayRaila trended on Twitter Saturday, with various Kenyans wishing him a happy birthday on social media.

@Disembe posted: "Happy Birthday Rt Hon Raila Odinga. Exceedingly glad to have shared a time on earth with you. #HappyBirthdayRaila.''

@agot_bonface said: ''Your Excellency @RailaOdinga, we're ready to fight for freedom, equity, fairness & justice in Kenya at all cost #HappyBirthdayRaila.''

''#HappyBirthdayRaila happy to share birthday month with you.'' said @MasutiMbugua84.

On Facebook, Felix Omullo posted: ''Happy birthday The Enigma of Kenyan politics. Incoming president. Baba Fidel. Chuny piny Democrat. God bless you Jakom.''