By JUSTUS OCHIENG'More by this AuthorCord leader Raila Odinga has mourned former Cuban leader Fidel Castro as an outstanding personality of the 20th century. Mr Castro, he said stood very firmly on the side of Africans who were fighting for the continent’s liberation from colonialism especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. Mr Odinga noted that Mr Castro went ahead to secure the independence, pride and sovereignty of his own people by investing heavily in social programs that ensured Cuba became largely self-sufficient particularly in the area of healthcare. "Castro was therefore a source of inspiration and courage for all those who value and fought for freedom. I send heartfelt and deep condolences to his family and to the people of Cuba," he said.

Source: Daily Nation November 26, 2016 09:35 UTC