10 INTERESTING THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT NASA PRESIDENTIAL FLAG BEARER RAILA AMOLLO ODINGA
7. Raila is a qualiዜed mechanical engineer
He is known as Engineer Raila Amolo Odinga and this is evident when you trace his academic road.
Upon completing secondary education from Maranda, Raila progressed to Leipzig University in Germany. However, it was at Magdeburg technical school that Raila Odinga started his mechanical engineering career. He graduated in the year 1970 with a master’s of science in mechanical engineering.
Upon completing secondary education from Maranda, Raila progressed to Leipzig University in Germany. However, it was at Magdeburg technical school that Raila Odinga started his mechanical engineering career. He graduated in the year 1970 with a master’s of science in mechanical engineering.
8. Raila was once a detainee
Indeed, it can plausibly be argued that the life of this politician has never been smooth. He was under house arrest for 76 months after being linked with a failed coup attempt. This was one of the darkest days in Kenya In 1982 as many civilians lost their lives. He was later to be charged with treason, a move that saw him spend six years in jail.
9. Has something in common with Kenneth Matiba and Charles Rubia
Upon his release from jail in June 1989, Raila was rearrested a year later together with Charles Rubia and Kenneth Matiba. He was later released after one year and took exile in Norway.
10. He is a footballer
Raila was once a middle fielder for Luo union football club, which is now popularly known as Gor mahia. This is the reason why the politician has a keen interest in the events of Kenya football and hardly misses any major soccer match that involves the Harambee stars of Kenya. Most Kenyans recognize him as one of the die-hard fans of Arsenal Football club.
