Raila’s driver who worked for him for 20 years recounts the last phone call with the boss: “He called me at seven o’clock”

• Eric Ominde is among the people who spent a lot of time with the late Raila Odinga, as he was his driver for 20 years
• Ominde has explained how he met the invincible Raila, popularly known as Baba, and how the latter made the decision to hire him
• Raila then moved with the driver to the Mwai Kibaki administration, where he worked as minister for Roads, Public Works and Housing

Nairobi, Kenya:Eric Ominde, the deceased’s driver Raila Odingahas narrated how his boss called him to encourage him before his sudden death.

In a video shared on NTVOminde revealed that Raila called him at 1:00 am Indian time, and the conference call was to ask him to be strong.

In some of his most important chapters, Ominde has been with the politician, also known as the people’s president, and has been steadfast throughout.

“Strive, be strong; I will come,” he said about Raila’s last call.

Furthermore, the 43-year-old has been with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as his favorite party during powerful political rallies like the one on January 30, 2018, when Raila was sworn in as the people’s president.

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The middle-aged man bravely traveled through streets filled with tear gas and exciting campaign rallies as he witnessed history unfold before his eyes, while working for Raila.

How did Ominde get a job as a driver?

The 43-year-old man says he was removed Nakuru when he was in the caravan. The man shared that Raila told him that he wanted him to stay and then he started teaching him the job.

“He used to depend on me; there were many jobs he depended on me for. I always had to take his cars,” said Ominde.

In the 2008 Grand Coalition, Raila held the position of Minister of Roads, Public Works, and Housing; some officials pressured the new driver, but that did not happen because Raila told the President Mwai Kibaki and Francis Muthaura that they were together for a long time and he should stay.

As expected, there were difficult times, such as January 30, 2018.

“I drove from Karen to Uhuru Park, and we started our journey, finally sneaking into the City Hall,” said Ominde.

“The old man was telling me not to be afraid,” he added.

Ominde now works as a driver at the Government House.

What did Kenyans say about Raila’s driver?

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Kim Wa Toky:

“For those who say Mr. security and the drivers came from the same community, let me say this Maina… There is no day you will lock the door of your house with a neighbor’s lock. It is about trust and honesty. Can you trust someone who is on the phone and you cannot understand what they are discussing?”

Beautiful Luopian:

“Even death is wondering who took this time. Father was loved.”

Patrick Obanda:

“From the testimony of those who worked with the late Raila Amolo Odinga, he was a good employer, kind, humble and humble. He never announced what he did to others as witnessed by many leaders. He often did things quietly, secretly and secretly.”

Griffo KE

“Tinga had all kinds of tribes in his staff; my close cousin was his staff but not a socialist.”

Edited by Achilez NyakwarRhoda:

“One of the strongest, smartest, secret and security staff that no one knew but worked tirelessly close to father. Raila believed in the youth, chose Ominde at the age of 20…they have grown together.”

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Mrs. Eveleen Mitei:

“A powerful story of loyalty and quiet service behind the public stage. Eric Ominde’s journey reminds us that history is often made not only by those in the spotlight, but also by the steady hands that carry them through every storm. True service leaves a lasting mark.”

Raila’s bodyguard of 18 years speaks

At the same time, Maurice Ogeta was also among the people who showed up at the death and funeral of the ODM leader, as he was very heartbroken.

Ogeto was the last person seen by Raila, and they were walking around the hospital where the leader was receiving treatment before collapsing.

Ogeta spoke about their relationship, and Raila’s daughters, Winnie and Rosemary, praised Ogeta for his good work and for being a loyal friend and employee of their father.

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