- Raila Odinga’s body arrived in Kenya on October 16, accompanied by Cabinet members and close political associates
- His elder brother, Oburu Oginga, had traveled to Bondo, where he went to share the funeral arrangements with the elders
- However, a video emerged showing him leading people in the village to the area where Raila’s brother will be buried
A video has surfaced showing Oburu Oginga leading the elders to the burial ground Raila Odinga.
Source: UGC
The Siaya senator previously announced that Raila’s burial would be private and only a few people would be allowed in the burial area.
The ODM Party leader died in India on October 15, where he had traveled for medical treatment. He fell during his morning walk.
Where will Raila Odinga be buried?
However, a video has emerged showing what happened at Raila’s grave in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondowhere Raila will be buried.
Oburu held the spade as he hit the ground several times before the eldest lady in their house followed, and later another brother.
The primary session was also led by the people of God, and only elders and close family members were allowed on the site.
They sang Luo worship songs while Oburu and his brothers continued to shine before the miner took over.
Watch the video:
Here are some comments from social media users:
@Palu said:
“Think about mourning and still need to do everything aki.”
@Alphonse said:
“Where is Raila’s son to do this? He is Raila’s boy.”
@Maureen said:
“This is sad aki, Oburu himself has run out of energy.”
@Lynn Mikel said:
“He never saw his younger brother as a competitor. It’s rare for his brothers to sit comfortably under their juniors.”
@George Babake said:
“Nothing humbles me like seeing this. Imagine this is where we will all go through.”
@Langat said:
“So there is no more voice of the Father? Take heart, Oburu, it will be fine.”
@Mama County said:
“Oburu loved and respected his younger brother. One should examine him even after the funeral.”
@Ukweli said:
“This is the most painful part compared to all.”
@Jay Chris said:
“In Kisii, it is the first male child and if he is not there, his first son, meaning the first grandson.”
What you need to know about Raila’s funeral
- The funeral committee announced that the former prime minister will be buried on October 19, at his home in Bondo.
- President, William Rutowhile announcing his death, ordered that he should be given a state funeral.
- Ruto also ordered a seven-day mourning period during which flags in Kenya and embassies around the world will fly at half-mast.
Source: Facebook
What did Winnie Odinga say about Raila?
Elsewhere, Raila’s daughter Winnie was with him in India during the period he was abroad for treatment.
However, when Oburu was addressing mourners in the village, he revealed that his niece Winnie was with Raila when he fell.
He said that the last born of the politician saw everything that happened in the short time before Raila died.
Her sentiments left many sending words of comfort to Winnie following the traumatic experience she experienced in her father’s final moments.
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