Man who whipped Raila Odinga apologizes
Man who whipped Raila Odinga apologizes
Lengo Karissa, the man who made headlines in 2014 for whipping the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with a walking stick, has come out to express regret over the incident.
In an interview on Friday, October 17, he said he has long wished to meet Raila and apologize in person, but all his efforts were unsuccessful.
Karissa is now appealing to Raila’s family to forgive him, describing the late ODM leader as a patriotic figure who greatly contributed to Kenya’s democracy.
“I know he is now deceased, but I still ask for forgiveness. Raila was a great leader who should be emulated. Even to his family, they should not worry. They are also heroes,” he said.
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The 2014 incident occurred during a public event in Kwale County, where Raila and then-Governor Salim Mvurya were dancing.
Karissa approached the duo and struck them with a walking stick before being quickly apprehended by security officers.
He was briefly detained and later arrested by police officers who transferred him to Kilifi County, where he was arraigned in court on charges of causing disturbance and bodily harm.
Karissa was released on a bond of Ksh2,500, but the case was later dropped after Raila personally forgave him.
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