‘We’re on a journey to something bigger,’ Raila says in Christmas message to Kenyans

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga and his wife Mama Ida have sent a joint message wishing Kenyans a merry Christmas.

Odinga, in the statement to newsrooms on Christmas Eve, urged Kenyans to take the festive period as a time to reflect on the impact of their own lives.

“As we reflect on the birth and high impact life and work of our Lord Jesus Christ, I wish to appeal to fellow citizens to take time and reflect on the impact of our own lives on our country and fellow citizens,” said Odinga.

“Jesus’ impacted humans in ways that we refuse to forget more than two thousand years later. Our lives certainly can’t match his, but we can make a difference just by trying.”

The former premier further urged citizens to remain steadfast in their faith towards the journey they have began, which he described as “bigger and better” and one which shall outlive everybody.

“Like the early Christians, let’s embrace the faith and hope that as followers of Christ, we are on a mission and a journey to something bigger and better and which shall outlive all of us,” he stated.

“May the spirit of Utu, Undugu, Umoja guide our dealings through this festive season and be part of our national character going forward.”

The ODM chief on Friday hosted a Christmas fun day party for children at his Kisumu home.