Raila Odinga: We were lucky to have lived in Mandela’s time

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with some of his staff meet the departed anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela. Following Mandela’s death Raila sent the tribute bellow.  [PHOTO: COURTESY]

“Nelson Mandela was one of those rare human beings that we are persistently looking for and we only come across once in a century or a generation, and only if we are lucky.

He was persistence, courage, humility, hope and tolerance rolled up in one person. We are lucky to have lived in his time and to have witnessed him rise to become a legend while he still lived.

In Mandela’s death, the world has lost a great symbol for what humanity can achieve with good intentions and persistence.”