- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died in India, where he had gone to seek medical treatment, a situation that plunged the nation into mourning
- After his death, several politicians came forward claiming what he told them, which left his political party and his loyal followers in confusion.
- His former aide, Jack Odhiambo, in an interview, had the opportunity to recall the last moments Raila was in his office before traveling to India
Former personal assistant (PA) of Raila OdingaJack Odhiambo, has recalled the last moments in his Capital Hill office before his death.
Source: UGC
Raila died in India on 15 October 2025, where he had gone to seek medical treatment. He collapsed after his morning walk.
His brother, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, revealed that Raila was suffering from a blood clot in his head that required special treatment in India after doctors in Kenya and Dubai gave conflicting opinions.
Oburu explained that doctors in Nairobi used strong steroids to treat the condition, which made Raila withdraw from public activities. Finally, the President William Ruto intervened by getting him a private plane to transfer him to Mumbai.
Although surgery in India successfully removed the blood clot and Raila appeared to be improving, he sadly died a week later while recuperating in the Kerala region.
How much money did Raila Odinga give to his employees?
In an interview on The People’s Bench podcast, Odhiambo recounted his last moments with his boss in the office.
“The week Baba left, I was carrying his bag. When we got to the elevator, he (touching his bag) asked me if I had a key. Then he told me to stand there in the elevator, he opened the bag and gave me 100,000 shillings. He took out 100,000 shillings and told me to give it to everyone who was there. And he told me in the Luo language. He took the money and spit on it as if to bless it. That was his time finally being in the office. We were still in the elevator, someone was still holding the door open. And the old man didn’t come back,” he said.
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Opinions of users of social networks
@4Vs Empire said: “The old man was blessing you, Sifuna will continue where he left off.”
@Josephine Owino said: “Every time I come across Baba’s story, I am confused, I don’t know why.”
@Irene said: “This guy is my friend and I never knew he was Dad’s PA.”
@HK said: “Dad liked to give people 100,000 shillings. It happened to me not once but several times. May he rest in peace.”
@Sorobi said: “I feel very bad that we are going to the 2027 elections without Baba.”
@Human Nature said: “It would be at least 500,000 shillings.”
Source: Facebook
How much did Raila give to Kasmuel McOure?
In a related statement, activist Kasmuel McOure spoke of his close relationship with Raila, describing him as a generous patron and friend who often offered financial support unsolicited.
He revealed that the lowest amount he ever received from the former Prime Minister was 100,000 shillings, while the highest amount was about 8,000 dollars (over 1 million shillings) given to him during a trip to the United States.
After Raila’s death, McOure shared their private WhatsApp conversation to honor their relationship, expressing deep gratitude for the opportunities and close attention he received from the veteran politician.
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