- Raila Odinga’s brother was among the family members who got the chance to speak at the national funeral of the former prime minister
- He praised his brother for the way he lived and said he left big shoes that no one could fit
- Oburu also introduced his two wives and left mourners laughing when he gave the reason for taking a second wife who is younger
His brother Raila OdingaOburu Oginga, made mourners laugh at Nyayo Stadium after explaining the reason why he married a second wife.
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The Siaya senator introduced his two wives in public and said that he would not have food if he did not do so.
Who is Oburu Oginga’s second wife?
The family had attended the state funeral of Raila, who died in India while receiving treatment.
In his speech, Oburu admitted that since his first wife was getting old, he decided to find another woman to help him at home.
“My first wife was getting old, so I brought her an assistant. This is Mrs. Judith Oburu. She works with NSSF, and is also an accountant by profession,” he said.
Oburu also revealed that his first wife, who also joined him on stage, is a doctor, and praised her for “raising him from youth to adulthood.”
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Here are some comments from social media users:
@Kongoweamfasiri Ustath said:
“Please allow us to marry two wives.”
@Watosh Joy Joy Maina said:
“Now I understand why Oburu calls himself Gen Z, it is because of his second wife. She is really beautiful.”
@Prestige Andai said:
“I like the way he introduced himself to his wives, not as housewives but as professional women. One is a doctor and the other works at NSSF. Congratulations to him.”
@Samora O Nyangweso said:
“And he has explained it very well.”
@Steven Tololo said:
“This is the true definition of a young leader.”
@Flozzi Of Maxooh said:
“I really laughed.”
Regarding condolences to Raila
Raila’s daughter, Rosemary Odinga, narrated how she received the news of her father’s death through a sad testimony.
His son, Raila Junior, talked about how his father influenced his life and promised to protect their family as the only remaining son.
Winnie OdingaRaila’s youngest child, revealed that his father died in his arms while singing his favorite reggae song.
his wife, Ida Odingaurged Kenyans to follow in Raila’s footsteps by forgiving others and maintaining peace to continue his legacy.
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Did Oburu officially inaugurate Raila’s grave site?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported on Oburu after a video showed him leading elders in a land digging ceremony in Kang’o ka Jaramogi.
He had traveled to Bondo for the celebration of tero ywakwhich in Luo culture means an elder to inform the villagers about a tragedy at home.
In the video, he was seen hitting the soil several times before his other brothers joined him while the church singers sang worship songs in the Luo language.
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