Raila Odinga’s granddaughter Saphie has shared an emotional TikTok tribute to her late grandfather, giving followers a glimpse into the close bond the two shared before his passing.
The post, uploaded on 16 October 2026, came a day after Saphie had originally planned to share it. In her caption, she was candid about the delay, writing:
“I was supposed to post it yesterday but yeaaah, I miss my grandpa.”
The photos included an image of a young girl sitting beside an older man as they looked at a tablet together, a quiet, tender moment that spoke volumes about their relationship.
Saphie remembers her grandfather
Saphie is the daughter of Rosemary Odinga, one of Raila’s children. The late opposition leader and African Union Commission Chairperson Raila Odinga passed away in October 2025, leaving behind a family and a nation that continues to mourn his absence.
The TikTok post quickly drew attention online, with many touched by the simplicity and sincerity of the tribute. Rather than a grand gesture, it was the unscripted intimacy of the photo, two generations sharing a quiet moment, that resonated most with viewers.
Saphie’s post is a reminder of the personal side of a man who was largely known for decades of political battles and public life.
Behind the rallies and the headlines was a grandfather who sat with his grandchildren, looked at screens with them, and built memories that outlast even the most turbulent careers.
A family still grieving
Raila Odinga’s death left a significant void, not just in Kenyan politics but in the lives of those closest to him.
His daughter Rosemary has been among the family members who have spoken openly about life without him, and now the next generation is adding its own voice to that grief.
Saphie’s willingness to share such a personal snapshot, even a day late, reflects a family still processing its loss one memory at a time.
