Matiang’i’ sends message to Nyanza leaders after Raila Odinga’s death

Fred Matinag’i has urged leaders from the Nyanza region to remain united following the passing away of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matinag’i has urged leaders from the Nyanza region to remain united following the passing away of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Speaking in Homa Bay County, Matiang’i praised Raila as a father figure who treated everyone from the Nyanza region as his own children.
The former CS asked Nyanza leaders to maintain the unity in honour of the late ODM leader.
“Raila had a way of keeping people together; he had a way of consulting. Even when we had something, we would go to him quietly; he never spoke about things before quietly managing them with people.
“All of us, whether you are from Kisii, Nyamira, Homabay, or Kisumu, Raila took all of us as his children. With that attitude and that way of keeping us together as family, now is the time for us to pay the ultimate tribute to him by remaining together as family because that is what he wanted,” said Matiang’i.
Matiang’i also reminisced about Raila’s deep ties in Kisii and Nyamira counties, saying the former Prime Minister has several friends in the two counties and would often spend nights in their homes.
“He had numerous friends in Kisii and Nyamira. There are many homes, Baba would go to and spend even a night,” he stated.
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Further, Matiang’i assured the Nyanza leaders that he is committed to ensuring unity across the Nyanza region.
“Those of us who will work with them, we pledge that we will continue to make our contribution in keeping the unity and keeping our warmth together,” the former CS added.
Raila passed away on Wednesday, October 15, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic treatment facility in India.
The ODM leader was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, at the Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County.
He was buried with his trademark hat and fly whisk, iconic items that defined his image throughout his political journey.
The private burial ceremony was attended by Raila’s immediate family, including his wife, Mama Ida Odinga, and children Rosemary Odinga, Raila Odinga Jr., and Winnie Odinga.
President Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga were also present.
The ODM party, which Raila led for 20 years, is now headed by his elder brother Oburu Odinga in an acting capacity.
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