After a day of silence following the emotional final send-off of ODM leader Raila Odinga, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has spoken out, as he expressed deep gratitude to Kenyans for standing with him and the ODM family during their time of mourning.
In a message shared on his X account on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Sifuna thanked friends, supporters, and well-wishers who reached out with prayers and comforting words after Raila’s passing.
“To all of you who sent me messages of prayers and encouragement, thank you so much,” Sifuna wrote. “I’m just getting round to reading and responding. Kindly accept my sincerest appreciation, even if I don’t reply to every message. God bless.”
The brief post carried emotion and sincerity, offering a glimpse of a softer side of the senator—one rarely seen in his usually fiery political persona. His tone reflected the weight of loss shared by many within ODM and the country at large following the death of a man he worked closely with as Secretary-General.
Raila’s death left a deep void not only in Kenyan politics but also in the lives of those who had been part of his long political journey. Sifuna’s message captured that shared pain and the quiet gratitude that follows a difficult farewell.
Since the burial in Bondo, messages of comfort and solidarity have continued to pour in from Kenyans of all walks of life. Many have used social media to reach out to ODM leaders, acknowledging the emotional toll the loss has had on them.
Sifuna’s words, though few, resonated widely online, drawing warm responses from Kenyans who described him as humble and genuine. To many, his message served as a gentle reminder that even in the face of great sorrow, gratitude and kindness remain powerful sources of healing.
