Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has acknowledged that Mama Ida Odinga has been a person that her husband can lean on all the time.
Gachagua acknowledged the place of family in leadership, noting that Mama Ida has so far played a great role in Raila Odinga's life.
"Mama Ida Odinga we salute you as a country for having been a very strong pillar to your husband. In very difficult times and in his lowest moments you have always been there for him," he said.
Gachagua who spoke on Tuesday during the unveiling of Raila as Africa Union Commission chairman candidates, asked spouses to support each other.
He wished her a happy birthday, expressing confidence that her next will be celebrated at Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Recognising his wife who has also been a pillar for him, Gachagua said Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has added Raila to her prayer list.
"My wife Pastor Dorcas who is a very prayerful woman has been praying for me and the President daily and I noted from yesterday she has added you to her prayer," Gachagua said.
