- Raila Odinga will be buried at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Cemetery in his ancestral home
- His son the politician, Raila Junior, was seen dressed in white while standing beside his wife, Wambui
- Kenyans have praised Wambui for holding her husband’s hand in one of the most difficult times of his life
Former prime minister Raila Odinga He will be buried in his father’s house in Siaya.
Source: UGC
His family showed great unity when they arrived for the funeral service at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
Mother Ida Odinga he was seen leading his family members to enter the ceremony to say goodbye to their old man for the last time.
Raila Junior and his wife, Wambui, entered the event holding hands. Kenyans praised his wife a lot.
Wambui has been side by side with her husband since the death of her father-in-law.
The reason for Raila Junior to wear white clothes
The two wore white for Raila’s funeral, and were seen lovingly holding hands as they made their way to his coffin.
The family started by standing next to Raila’s coffin, they went around in prayer before sitting down.
Ida and her daughter, Rosemary Odinga, wore all black. Raila’s wife added a hat as part of her look.
Winnie was seen holding her father’s hat, which she placed on the casket, and during the prayer, she placed her hand on the casket.
Later, Junior explained the reason why he and his wife wore white for the funeral.
Junior said that for the past few days he has been grieving the death of his father, and he wanted to break the tradition and instead celebrate the life his father lived.
Source: UGC
He said:
“You see me wearing white clothes because I feel that for the past few days we have cried for Baba, we have cried for him a lot. I am very tired, but I am standing firm because I know that is what Baba would like. Today we are not sad; we are celebrating a life that ended well. Baba lived, and he lived to the fullest, and the rest of us celebrate his legacy,” he said.
Kenyans comment on Raila Junior’s speech
Here is some of what they wrote:
Robert Name:
“A tree may fall in the forest, but its roots still provide food for the new shoots that grow after it. The son now walks where his father once stood, and although the shoes may feel heavy, grace will teach him the way. With courage, patience, and wisdom, he will learn that the great name is not a burden but a light to guide him in the path that his father started. In time, all will be well.”
Peterson Guysam:
“The boy is doing very well, he will soon be a member of parliament.”
Yvonne Nyambeki:
“Even his cousins will make Raila proud.”
Lenah Muthoni:
“His children are very humble.”
Samantha Dah Bridal:
“Children are very humble.”
All you need to know about Raila’s funeral
Winnie was holding her father’s hat as she entered the funeral service in Homa Bay County.
The bishop at Raila’s funeral asked Kenyans to follow Raila’s example by listening to the wishes of the people
One of the partners of the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua he explained the reason why he missed Raila’s funeral.
Why did Fred Machoka cry on air?
In other news, broadcaster Fred Machoka could not hold back tears while honoring Raila.
He recounted how he saw pictures of Winnie holding her father’s hat and eventually giving it to her mother, Ida.
The incident deeply touched Kenyans on the internet, who comforted him through messages of love.
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