Raila Odinga: His wife James Orengo sheds tears at the ODM leader’s home in Bondo

Siaya County Governor’s wife Betty Orengo couldn’t hold back her emotions while talking about her last conversation with Raila Odinga
Betty spoke to journalists for the first time amid rumors that her husband, governor James Orengo was not well
A visibly broken Orengo was seen at the Kasarani playground during the viewing of Raila’s body
Orengo offered his heartfelt condolences to his partner and party leader, expressing his deep regret.

Video of his wife James OrengoBetty, bursting into tears at Raila Odinga’s house in Bondo, shortly after Oburu Oginga arrived at the compound to officially announce the news of the ODM leader’s death, has touched Kenyans.

James Orengo’s wife recalled her last conversation with Raila Odinga, admitting she was hurt by his death. Photo: Raila Odinga.
Source: UGC

Oburu, the Siaya senator and Raila’s brother, arrived at the old man’s house there Bondo while in the chopper, a few minutes after 4 pm on Thursday, October 16.

In Luo culture, the family member of the deceased should officially inform the family about the death of their loved one before burial arrangements begin.

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During the televised announcement, Oburu revealed that Raila will be buried next to their parents as per his wish.

During Oburu’s speech, Betty Orengo, wearing a colorful turban, who was standing next to him, was seen wiping away tears.

Later, the heartbroken Siaya governor’s wife offered her condolences to Raila and admitted that no one can wear his shoes.

“This is the man who sacrificed his personal freedom, family ties so that he could fight for Kenya. My relationship with him and his beloved wife and their family has gone through the course of struggle, especially the struggle to get a better Kenya… he has no substitute. We will learn and continue in the lessons he taught us,” he said while talking to NTV.

When asked about their last conversation, Orengo’s wife said:

“The last conversation we had was about our Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025), which was to be held today, Octoba 16. That’s what we talked about at the end, and he was interested in the role I was playing in the meeting.”

Betty said that she and Raila spoke more often, sharing that she had a lot to remember about Raila.

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The Siaya governor who has been very quiet recently, was seen in public for the first time on Wednesday, October 15, at Raila’s home after a while.

Orengo also appeared in the field Kasarani on Thursday, October 16, looking at the body of Raila, who passed away in India.

Orengo, dressed in a blue and white African shirt and black pants, was among the dignitaries who viewed Raila’s body in the VIP hall.

Orengo described Raila as a leader whose legacy will continue.

“Words do not reach me to express the shock, great sadness and unparalleled sadness due to the news of the sudden death of my brother, my friend, the leader of my party, a politician and a famous person of the second liberation of Kenya, and the force that motivated the implementation of the 2010 Constitution,” he said.