- Winnie Odinga said losing her father was a terrible experience and admitted that she was still struggling to accept his death more than three months later
- The EALA MP explained that he was suicidal day by day, describing grief as a journey of intense and low emotions.
- He praised his united family for their constant support and said that the tragedy has brought them closer
Member of Parliament for EALA Winnie Odinga has opened up about how he has been dealing with the situation for more than three months after the death of his father, former prime minister Raila Odinga.
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Raila died in October after collapsing during his routine morning walk in India, where he had traveled to seek medical treatment.
How has Winnie Odinga been coping with Raila’s death?
Speaking during her first media interview since her father’s death, Winnie sat down with Yvonne Okwara of Citizen TV, where he described the tragedy as very sad.
Winnie said losing her father is something she hasn’t fully understood, but she’s coping with each day as it comes.
“I think I’m doing the best I can. It’s very difficult to live in a world without him, but I persevere day by day. Some days I’m on the hill, and some days I’m in the valley. But when I get to the wide plain, I’m doing well. We continue the struggle,” he said.
He praised his family for standing by him throughout the grieving process, noting that their relationship has improved following the tragedy.
“I have a great support system. My family and I are very close, and we support each other,” Winnie added.
He further added that the entire Odinga family is slowly getting used to life without their patriarchy.
“My family is doing as well as we can. Everyone is getting used to their new roles and responsibilities, but I think this has brought us closer. We meet every day and talk all the time. We all try our best,” he said.
Watch the interview here:
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