- Journalist SK Macharia’s visit to Kang’o Ka Jaramogi revealed a long-held relationship with the Odinga family that dates back to the Jaramogi era
- He recounted how Jaramogi entrusted him with the guardianship of Raila and Oburu, a promise that built decades of quiet trust
- Ida Odinga reflected on SK’s steadfast support through family triumphs and trials, hinting at an untold story of strength and friendship
Big businessman in the media SK Macharia and Ida Odinga, the widow of the former Prime Minister is dead Raila Odingahave opened up about the strong and long-term relationship between their families.
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SK traveled to Kang’o Ka Jaramogi on Thursday, October 25, to check on the family and pay tribute to Raila, whom he considered his younger brother.
“We go back with Raila Odinga and Ida to the time of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga,” SK said.
How did SK Macharia and Raila become friends?
According to the entrepreneur, Jaramogi gave him the responsibility of taking care of Raila and Oburu.
“The last day Jaramogi left Nairobi for Bondo, Ida was there. I walked her through the stairs of Agip House. When I put her in the car, she said she would come back the following week to meet former President Daniel Arap Moi.
He told me he had two sons, Oburu and Raila, and since I am older than them, I should take care of them.”
SK admitted to have unwavering support for Odinga’s family.
“Whenever you have been hearing rumors about a Kikuyu called SK supporting Raila through a different presidency, it is because they are my brothers.”
Then he paid tribute by saying:
“He was a great man, like his father. He has given this country what we still don’t know; maybe history will tell us. We don’t know anyone who has given so much of his life to this country.”
How did SK Macharia help Ida Odinga?
For her part, Ida admitted that SK has always supported the family.
“The story of Odinga and SK began in the early 1990s – he has been a friend of this family.
In 1992, when I was fired for the second time, SK was the first to reach out to me.
Ida said she moved to Jaramogi’s office in Agip House to work there.
“SK came and thought I was a secretary – but I acted like one in Jaramogi’s office. Since then, he has been with us on many trips.
SK, I want to thank you very much for always being there for the Odinga family. God bless you very much.”
What did Elizabeth Tsvangirai say about Raila Odinga?
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In other news, Elizabeth Tsvangirai, widow of former Zimbabwean prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai, attended Raila’s funeral among other leaders.
She shared photos of the ceremony and an old photo with her, her late husband, and the Odingas, all smiling brightly.
In his eulogy, he expressed interest in Raila’s legacy and sympathy for Ida’s loss, recalling how Odinga comforted and supported her after her husband’s death.
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