The most highly regarded Luo leaders possessed all, if not most of these qualities, Raila being the most obvious. Raila demonstrated to the entire Luo Nation for decades that whether you are in government or opposition, be in it standing up, not kneeling down. The abrupt departure of BABA generated uncertainty within the Luo Nation. However, as the situation stabilises, the Luo Nation will respond as they have always done; they will unite behind the brave, the courageous, principled, articulate and composed. And because of BABA, it is no longer the Luo who rally to brave but Kenyans in general.

Source: Daily Nation March 22, 2026 13:35 UTC