Raila birthday to be celebrated nationwide, with cake-cutting to signify demand for tax cuts
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Raila Odinga celebrates 79th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony across the country to signify Kenyans' demand for tax cuts
Raila Odinga celebrates 79th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony across the country to signify Kenyans’ demand for tax cuts.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Sunday turned 79 years old, with plans underway to celebrate his birthday in various parts of the country.
His birthday message is dominated by a plea for tax reduction from the government, which has driven up costs of living and burdened Kenyans.
Raila is set to celebrate his birthday in Malindi, Kilifi county, at the residence of former Mombasa Governor Hasan Joho.
The opposition leader stated in a press release that the cake-cutting ritual will represent Kenyans’ demand for tax cuts that have driven up living expenses.
In addition, more birthday celebrations have been planned around the nation, where his fans will partake in cake-cutting.
Among other places where the birthday celebrations will take place include; Kisii CBD roundabout, Siaya Governor’s Park, at the Tom Mboya Statue in Nairobi CBD, Maili Tatu in Maua, Meru county, Taxi Park in Busia, Mikindani Primary School in Mombasa, Hotel Conrad in Kitengela, Kajiado, Mabriver in Kwale, Narok and Kisumu CBD.
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The cake-cutting ceremony will happen at 3 pm in all venues.
A number of leaders have joined other Kenyans in wishing Raila a happy birthday.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said: “Hapy Birthday Baba Raila Odinga. Sisi ni wale tulibarikiwa tukakujua na ukatujua. Ahsante kwa yote unazidi kulifanyia taifa letu. Mungu akulinde na akupe maisha marefu.”
Azimio la Umoja co-principal Martha Karua tweeted: “Happy Birthday kinara Wangu Raila Odinga. May you have many happy returns to serve.”
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