NASA leader Raila Odinga cutting his birthday cake.[Photo/the-star.co.ke]

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NASA leader Raila Odinga has thanked Kenyans for wishing him a happy birthday as he turned 73.

Through a post on social media, Odinga stated that the wishes from Kenyans across the country filled his heart with immense joy.

Raila, who is championing for electoral justice, celebrated his birthday by addressing rallies and meetings in Kakamega.

"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 this far. Thank you all very much from the bottom of my heart, asanteni sana," Raila said on his twitter page.

A section of Jubilee party politicians were among Kenyans wished Raila a happy birthday.