Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga is back in the country following a brief international trip.
He made his first public appearance at the State House alongside President William Ruto during a significant diplomatic ceremony.
In photos seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, the former Prime Minister was present at State House on Tuesday, August 26, for the investiture ceremony, during which Prince Rahim Aga Khan V received Kenya's highest civilian honor, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H).
The National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who accompanied Raila to the ceremony, shared photos of the high-profile meeting on social media, capturing moments from the diplomatic event.
"I had the privilege to accompany Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga to join President William Ruto during the investiture ceremony for His Highness Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, leader of the Shia Ismaili Imamat, bestowed our nation's highest civilian honour, CGH," Junet stated in his social media post.
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The ODM leader's appearance at State House comes after he had been out of the country with family and friends.
On August 23, Raila had announced his departure from Kenya, making Tuesday's ceremony his first major public appearance since returning to the country.
His presence at the State House ceremony alongside President Ruto demonstrates the continued cooperation between the government and opposition, particularly during significant diplomatic events that serve Kenya's national interests.
The ceremony was part of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V's three-day official visit to Kenya, which began on Monday, August 26, at President Ruto's invitation.
According to the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Prince's primary purpose in visiting was to receive Kenya's most prestigious presidential civil honor.
During the visit, President Ruto engaged in bilateral discussions with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, focusing on enhancing cooperation between Kenya and the Ismaili Imamat.
These talks aimed to strengthen the extensive work of the Aga Khan Development Network, which maintains significant investments and charitable operations throughout Kenya.
The diplomatic engagement included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kenyan government and the Ismaili Imamat.
This agreement establishes a framework recognizing the Ismaili Imamat as a legal entity representing the Office of the Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, following traditional succession customs.
