- Visitors have been flocking to Opoda Farm to comfort former prime minister Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida
- Linus Kaikai had visited the politician’s widow earlier this week, and returned with his team to surprise her
- The Kaikai team, made up of Yvonne Okwara, Jamila Mohammed, and Sam Gituku, visited the mother
Citizen TV’s News Gang team has surprised Mama Ida Odinga his home.
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Raila Odinga he died while receiving treatment in India. Some of his family members accompanied him.
Winnie and her aunt, Ruth Odingawere by Raila’s side when he died.
When news of Raila’s death broke on October 15, Kenyans were shocked, including journalists such as Linus Kaikai.
How long did the conversation between Kaikai and Raila last?
Kaikai revealed that he and Raila often spoke on the phone, and their last conversation lasted seven minutes.
He revealed that the politician touched on the wider government, touching on Gideon Moi’s unexpected meeting with the President William Ruto.
The journalist was unable to attend Raila’s funeral, but made sure to visit his family at Opoda Farm.
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Kaikai was with his News Gang team which included Yvonne Okwara, Jamila Mohammed and Sam Gituku.
The journalists were all smiles when they presented the gift to the former prime minister’s widow.
Kenyans praised them for supporting Raila’s family during their mourning period. One of the Kaikai team members shared the photo on social media and wrote:
“Together with my colleagues, we visited Min Piny to apologize. When you pray, pray for Mama Ida too.”
Netizens comment on the News Gang team surprising Ida
Some Kenyans thought that the News Gang team would do a special edition and host their own news program in Siaya county in honor of Raila.
A section of Kenyans congratulated the team for taking care of Ida with love and support. Here’s what they said:
Nancy Adangah:
“Gang, you have done an honorable thing. Lit to pod lit ndii.”
Patriot Ragot:
“The gang of journalists and broadcasters.. Good work.”
Victor Okinda Dhi Duke:
“Well done Gang, so tomorrow is going to be really tough.”
Hellen Opiyo:
“Eeei is turned on by many.”
Paul Ayoki:
“And your house and your father’s house is only a 2-minute walk away, please let him rest.”
Oasterikoh Ericko:
“Tomorrow we will look at the Gang team from Ko’wak Bondo… Good job team.”
Rose Rabach:
“Our news crew has done well with a warm hug.”
Oasterikoh Ericko:
“Tomorrow we will look at the Gang team from Ko’wak Bondo… Good work team.”
What did SK Macharia promise Jaramogi Oginga?
In other news, SK Macharia visited Ida and her family in Bondo and revealed how his friendship with Raila began.
The media mogul revealed that Raila’s father Jaramogi Oginga gave him the responsibility of taking care of Raila and his brother Oburu.
He respected his friend as a true politician who sacrificed himself for his country.
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