Raila Amolo Odinga was a veteran opposition leader, former Prime Minister, and presidential contender who shaped Kenya's politics for over four decades.
He was born on 7 January 1945 in Maseno, Kenya Colony, to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya's first vice-president.
His lineage placed him at the centre of Kenyan politics from an early age.
Raila's career was marked by controversy and a relentless pursuit of democratic change in Kenya.
Author's summary: Raila Odinga, a key figure in Kenya's politics.