[Raila Odinga addresses his supporters during the Saba Saba Day commemoration. He thrilled the crowd by singing freedom songs. Photo/Nation]
Thousands of Kenyans who attended Saba Saba Day rally at historical Kamukunji grounds had a light moment when opposition leader Raila Odinga sang a freedom song.
The day is remembered du to the significant role it played towards embracing of pluralism after its first inception in 7th July 1990.
Having read a rare speech written in English, Odinga hailed his fellow multiparty democracy fighters and vowed to have them compensated should he win in August.
But he thrilled the crowd when he sang ‘Nikiitwa, nitaitika’, a gospel song that is often sung in political gatherings when people are preparing for leadership.
On the stage, he was joined by three youths who helped him fine tune the song as the enthusiastic crowd joined.
Barely one month to elections, is the former PM expected to face President Uhuru Kenyatta in another epic battle slightly over four years after they faced each other in 2013.
Should he win Presidency, Odinga maintained that he will serve as a transitional president and subsequently retire in 2022.