President Paul Kagame has extended his condolences to the family of Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, who passed away on October 15, 2025, saying his legacy will be long-lasting.

“On behalf of the people of Rwanda and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, to my brother President William Ruto, and to the people of Kenya,” President Kagame wrote in a post on X.

His lifelong dedication to public service, he added, and his steadfast commitment to democracy, justice, and unity in Kenya and across Africa will be remembered for generations to come.

“We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Kenya during this time of national mourning,” the President added.

Odinga's last visit to Rwanda was in March 2024, after he had announced his bid to head the African Union Commission.

President Kagame had endorsed his candidacy for the Chairperson position of the African Union Commission (AUC), commending his performance when he was AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development, a position he held from 2018 to 2023.