- Senator Oburu Oginga officially announced the death of Raila Odinga to his Bondo family, according to Jaluo traditions
- He explained in detail the last events of Raila in India, where he had traveled with his family and explained in detail the reasons that led to the trip
- Oburu also revealed that Raila had plans to leave India on Friday, October 17, for another country where they were supposed to meet
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has officially announced the death of the former prime minister Raila Odinga to residents and family members who are mourning at his home in Opoda Farm, Bondo.
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The announcement came on Thursday, October 16, after Raila’s body arrived in Kenya from India, where he died suddenly while being treated.
How was Oburu Oginga received at Raila’s house?
When he arrived BondoOburu was received with great sadness.
Residents erupted in mourning as family members escorted him to Raila’s home, following the Luo tradition of tero ywak, which requires a silent entry into the home of the deceased.
The senator went in without saying a word until he got home.
Inside, Oburu addressed the gathered mourners, describing the circumstances of Raila’s last days.
What caused the death of Raila Odinga?
He revealed that Raila has been suffering from blood clotting and was receiving steroids to treat the area which caused extreme fatigue.
The family chose to send him to India for rest and treatment using traditional medicine.
“He was just resting,” Oburu said. “We arranged for him to travel to Dubai on Friday October 17, where I met him, on Wednesday morning, October 15, he was healthy and even went for a walk with Winnie. But the illness hit him suddenly and very much. The doctors tried to revive him, but it didn’t work. He was taken to the ICU, and that’s where he died. That’s what God planned. Jakom has left us, and I pray that we give him a peaceful burial.”
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Following consultation with the family’s lawyer, Raila’s family agreed to begin the traditional mourning of 72 hours from the time Raila’s body arrived in Kenya.
He will be buried on Sunday, October 19, at his father’s house in Bondo.
“He will be buried next to our mother and father … and we welcome visitors,” he added.
What else do you need to know about Raila’s death?
- Kenyans applauded the airline Kenya Airways for honoring Raila with a special bird honor
- A heartbreaking video captured General Z crying with emotion over Raila’s casket at JKIA
- Raila’s funeral hall was suddenly changed after Kenyans stormed the parliament building
What? what happened when Raila’s body was viewed in Kasarani?
At the same time, riots broke out in the field of Kasaraniwhere Kenyans had gathered to view the body of the former national leader.
Before the incident, police officers struggled to control the overflowing crowd, forcing them to use tear gas to maintain order.
In a shocking scene, a swarm of bees descended on some of the officers, who lay down near the fence for cover, while others struggled to avoid being stung amid a haze of tear gas and rising tensions.
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