ODM leader Raila Odinga on Sunday penned down a heartfelt message to celebrate mothers.
In honouring Mother's Day, Odinga recalled how the mum passed away while he was in detention.
"My mother passed away while I was in detention. I was formally informed about it two months after her demise. My mother like the millions of others was special and unique.
Just like Mother Earth, they make the world a better place; they love us unconditionally, and oh man they can multi-task. It’s Mother’s Day. I single out single mums today. Happy Mother’s Day!" Odinga's statement read.
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File Image of Raila Odinga's Mum
Mother's Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
Leaders and Kenyans at large joined i celebrating their mothers, here are the messages:
A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity - Agatha Christie #happymothersday2021 #HappyMothersDay pic.twitter.com/v89CVYPfvy
— NairobiLeo.co.ke (@Nairobi_Leo) May 9, 2021
“Mother’s are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” — Susan Gale
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) May 9, 2021
A mother’s influence and to those who fill the role of a mother is greatly impactful. It is one that is unrivalled.
-Happy Mother’s Day pic.twitter.com/Bx6kSMwHOc
If you have the chance, call mama and let her know she means the world. pic.twitter.com/JzQ3S9enBZ
— Aaron Cheruiyot (@Aaroncheruiyot) May 9, 2021
Happy Mothers' Day to all our great women without whom the beauty of parenthood & family would be a pipe dream pic.twitter.com/qH0E4UmAH1
— Dr Boni Khalwale CBS, MBChB (@KBonimtetezi) May 9, 2021
#HappyMothersDay pic.twitter.com/Lg29aIBJnQ
— Jonathan Mueke (@jmueke) May 9, 2021
The love of a mother is unique, special and awesome. Where would we be without mothers? Mothers make the world a kinder and more beautiful place to exist.
— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) May 9, 2021
Happy Mothers’ Day to all the mums here and those who left too soon. Love you mum.❤️❤️❤️ #HappyMothersDay pic.twitter.com/VGF1RIfxtd
