Video of Raila Odinga’s Bodyguard with His Family at His Boss’s Funeral Touches Kenyans

• Raila Odinga died in India on October 15, plunging the nation into mourning as tributes poured in from around the world.
• His bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta was with him in India and a video emerged showing him always walking behind the politician
• However, despite keeping his family private, a video showed them standing beside Ogeta as he paid his last respects to his boss.

Video of the guard of Raila Odinga Maurice Ogeta and his family laying flowers on his grave has left many with mixed feelings.

The qualified security officer served Raila for 18 years and was with him in India where he died.

The last video of the former prime minister walking through an Indian medical center showed Ogeta following him closely.

However, at Raila’s funeral in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Ogeta found time to lay flowers on his boss’ grave.

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He was joined by his family who held his hand as they bid farewell to the longest-serving politician.

In a video that was shared on TikTok and @Jarunda Jaluth Mambobiad, Ogeta was surrounded by three women.

One was wearing an orange dress while the others were completely black. At one point, one held her hand and as they were leaving, she also held the other sister’s hand.

They all surrounded him as they returned to their seats, leaving Kenyans in awe of how he was still able to handle his family despite being Raila’s bodyguard.

Here are some comments from netizens:

@Hannah Nyambura said: “She has a family soup aki.”

@Eric said: “In Kenyan history it is not common to hear a bodyguard recognized. This was beautiful.”

@Queen Elizabeth said: “Those who overthink hearing Winnie say “my partner” know that she is not getting married, see.”

@Sharo said: “Maurice has taught us the importance of family. You see he was working under pressure but he still kept his family intact.”

@Amilo Millie said: “Big up Maurice Ogeta.”

@Mkhanammavee said: “This made me cry, sorry Maurice. Father, may he rest in peace. You really loved him and cared for him even in death. I pray that God will reward you greatly for your hard work. May he not rest. The king has rested but may the crown of kings live long.”

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What you should know about Raila’s bodyguard

• During Raila’s funeral, Ogeta was seen still at work as he walked slowly behind the Kenyan army carrying his body.
• Ogeta was seen supporting his boss, his son Raila Junior at the airport as they waited for the soldiers to take his body from the plane.
• At the funeral, the President William Ruto he also revealed that he will ensure Ogeta helps protect Raila’s legacy.

Did Ruto comfort Ogeta?

In a separate report, Raila’s bodyguard broke down in tears when he saw the body of the late leader inside Parliament.

He was seen crying uncontrollably being comforted by Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina.

Touched by these feelings, Ruto went to Ogeta, hugged him and gave him words of comfort.

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