Ken Gichinga Chief Economist Mentoria Economist. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] When Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took to X to express condolences over the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, it was clear to all that he had lost a close friend. He wrote: “Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga. He was a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India. I had the privilege of knowing him closely since my days as Chief Minister of Gujarat and our association continued over the years. He had a special…