Opposition leader Raila Odinga celebrates his 73rd birthday in Kakamega on Sunday, January 7, 2018. [Photo| @RailaOdinga]The National Super Alliance (Nasa) principal Raila Odinga has expressed his gratitude after Kenyans and political leaders across the political divide sent him birthday wishes. Odinga celebrated his 73rd birthday on Sunday, January 7, 2018.Kenyans across the country and politicians took to social media to shower the Opposition leader with birthday wishes.The former prime minister who took to twitter on Sunday said he was filled me with immense joy after being overwhelmed by the huge number of warm birthday wishes.He further thanked God for the far he has come. Raila also thanked everyone who sent him birthday wishes. "I have been overwhelmed by the huge number of warm birthday wishes which have filled me with immense joy. I thank the Almighty for seeing me through thus far. Thank you all very much from the bottom of my heart, asanteni sana," said Raila.

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Odinga spent the better part of his special day addressing rallies and meetings in Kakamega county.