- The remains of former prime minister Raila Odinga arrived in Kenya on Thursday, October 16, with his youngest daughter, Winnie Odinga, actively participating in the repatriation process.
- Winnie was seen several times carefully picking up her father’s white hat, which is part of her image
- Emotional pictures emerged as Winnie handed over the hat to her mother, Ida Odinga
The sudden death of former prime minister Raila Odinga has left his family and the nation in deep mourning.
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The famous politician died of a heart attack in India, where he had gone to seek treatment with his youngest daughter, Winnie Odingaand his sister, Ruth Odinga.
How did Winnie respect Raila?
Since his death, Winnie has been at the forefront of ensuring that her father is given the respect he deserves as a national hero.
In India, after a message led by the Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers, Stay Mudavadiarriving to collect Raila’s body, Winnie was seen covering his simple coffin with a Kenyan flag and carefully placing his famous white hat on the coffin’s head.
During the flight back to Kenya on Kenya Airways flight no RAO001the hat was reportedly kept on his only seat for the entire trip.
When she landed in the country, Winnie got off the plane holding the hat, then joined the family who had come to receive Raila’s body.
Mama Ida receives Raila’s valuables
As the mourning continued, several moving pictures of their family meeting President William Ruto went viral, showing the moment Winnie presented her mother, Ida Odinga, with Raila’s famous hat.
In one of the photos, Winnie is seen kneeling, head bowed, while handing the hat to Ida.
Ida’s face was filled with sadness when she received the hat, looking at it while holding back her tears.
Another photo shows a private moment between mother and daughter, where the hat is placed on Ida’s lap as Winnie comforts her.
The final images show the two embracing, Winnie with tears streaming down her face.
Kenyans comfort Mama Ida and Winnie
The photos have deeply touched Kenyans, causing a wave of condolences and messages of comfort for Mama Ida in this difficult period.
Some netizens thought there was a serious conversation between the two in that sad moment.
Here are some of their comments:
Mercy Tash:
“Mom take this, dad didn’t come back.”
Mc’Jajok Kessy:
“Winnie: Mom, I went with him to India hoping that we will return with him alive.
Mama Ida: Where is he, my beloved husband, the darling of this nation?
Winnie: He has gone to a world of silence, without hatred or pain. But this is what he left — the hat. Please mother, be patient. God is with us.”
Halima Of John:
“A very strong spirit. Mother, take heart, with God everything will be possible.”
Dama Riss:
“Mother, this is the only one I came with. Take it and keep it in your heart.”
Blanche Inside:
“No one can understand the pain they are going through… May God give them strength.”
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About the death of Raila Odinga
President William Ruto announced seven days of mourning in honor of the veteran politician.
Deputy President Kithur Kindiki confirmed that the funeral will take place on Sunday, October 19, while a national service is scheduled for Friday, October 17.
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta and his wife Margaret visited Raila’s widow, where Uhuru remembered Raila as true brother and friend.
Did Oburu Oginga talk to Raila before he died?
Oburu Oginga, Raila’s elder brother, tried hard to pay his respects to his brother after his sudden death.
He revealed that they spoke on the phone a few hours before Raila died.
According to Oburu, Raila was in good health the night before he died.
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