Rosemary Odinga Recounts With Sadness When She Was Informed Of Her Father’s Death: “I Was Sitting At The Table”

• Family, friends, associates, and supporters gathered at Nyayo Stadium for the national funeral service of the late Raila Odinga
• Raila died in India after falling during a morning walk and suffering a heart attack
• Rosemary Odinga, standing with her daughters, shared her great pain during the service, telling with emotion how she got the news of her father’s death

Family, friends, associates, and supporters of the former prime minister Raila Odinga have gathered at the Nyayo Stadium for the national funeral service.

Raila died in India, where he was receiving treatment after falling during a morning walk and then suffering a heart attack.

His daughter, Rosemary Odinga, while speaking during the service, remembered with great pain when she found out that her beloved father had passed away.

How did Rosemary Odinga know about her father’s death?

Standing on stage with her two beautiful daughters, Safi and Senai, Rosemary explained how the news of her father’s death hurt her.

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“I know we are all in pain and we are mourning. Raila was not only our father, he was the father of each one of us here today,” he said sadly.

The grieving daughter described Raila as her advisor, friend, and the one who understood her the most.

He remembered feeling confused, not knowing what to do, he received a sad phone call from his younger brother, saying he was still struggling to come to terms with the great loss.

“I remember the day I received the news. I was sitting at the table, finishing my breakfast, when my brother Junior called me. He asked me where I was, I told him. Then he told me to sit down. I was confused, wondering if I should sit under the floor or on the table. But Junior told me that our father was no longer with us,” he remembered sadly.

Rosemary thanked Kenyans for supporting them and standing with their family during the time of grief, wishing God’s blessings to reach all who loved her father.

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“Thank you all, may God give us strength, and mother, may you have the patience to endure,” he concluded his speech.

People online consoled Rosemary Odinga

Gavin Paul: “The grandchildren of the deceased seem very humble, may God protect them, bless them and be with them during this difficult time.”
Chris Kido: “God protect him, I’m so sorry, we lost him like Kenyans. May he rest in peace.”
Eunice Kamoni: “Losing a father or guardian is a very difficult thing, but take heart. May God help you and be with you all your life.”
Sham Wordsmith: “Raila never used money to influence or win followers. He never used the power of his wealth to lure others.”

What happened at Raila’s national funeral?

Ida Odinga she showed great strength when she talked about her life with her beloved husband and their children.
Raila Odinga Junior mourned his father during the national service and promised to raise his brothers and take care of their mother.
Oburu Oginga caused laughter among mourners when he explained why he married a younger wife.

Was Winnie Odinga with Raila when he died?

TUKO.co.ke also reported that Raila’s youngest child, Winnie Odingashared details about his father’s last moments while he was in India.

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Winnie confirmed that their father remained strong until the end and was exercising every morning.

He explained that on the day he died, Raila had completed five laps of walking and urged Kenyans to be proud because he died a hero.

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