
The Nairobi County Assembly has approved a motion to erect a monument for Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court roundabout. The Assembly highlighted Odinga's significant contributions to Kenya's political and economic landscape over the decades, emphasizing his commitment to democratic ideals, good governance, the rule of law, and infrastructure development.
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