# Kenyan President William Ruto has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, calling him a gentle soul and a voice of reason. Thousands gathered at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium for Odinga’s state funeral, marked by military honours and tight security after Thursday’s unrest left three people dead. His widow, Ida urged Kenyans to uphold peace and unity. Ruto said Odinga’s legacy in Kenyan politics will never be forgotten:
President Ruto hails Odinga’s legacy as historic at state funeral [SOUND]
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