Raila was very well until Tuesday night – Oburu Oginga says
Senator Oburu Oginga has come out to clarify that his late brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, was in good health until Tuesday night
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has come out to clarify that his late brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, was in good health until Tuesday night, saying he personally spoke to him hours before his sudden death in India.
Addressing journalists in Karen on Wednesday night, Oburu once again dispelled rumours surrounding Raila’s health, saying the ODM chief appeared vibrant and in high spirits during their last conversation, only for him to suffer what doctors suspect to have been a heart attack early Wednesday morning.
“I informed you before that he was well and kicking about and that he would be back in the country. That was not a lie; it was the truth,” Oburu said.
“He was very well until last night — I spoke to him. He was vibrant, up and kicking. It is very unfortunate that this morning he suffered shock, which is suspected after the postmortem to be a heart attack,” he said.
The Siaya Senator, while expressing deep sorrow over the loss, urged Kenyans to honour Raila’s memory with dignity.
“We are not just mourning, but we are also celebrating his life. I am only praying that our people behave in a dignified manner and let us give my brother a dignified burial and a good send-off that he deserves,” he added.
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki revealed the members of the National Committee for the State Funeral of Raila Odinga, co-chaired by himself and Senator Oburu Oginga.
The committee includes Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives and SMEs), David Chirchir (Roads and Transport), Soipan Tuya (Defence), Aden Duale (Health), and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor.
Members of the family include Dr Wenwa Akinyi Oginga, William Ojonyo, Elijah Oburu, and Dr Joe Oger.
Those from the ODM Party are Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, ODM National Chairperson Governor Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Governors James Orengo (Siaya), Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir (Mombasa), and Simba Arati (Kisii).
From Parliament, Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo and Senator Godfrey Osotsi will represent the upper House, while National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, Dr James Nyikal, Dr Otiende Amollo, and Dr Lilian Gogo will represent the lower House.
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo will serve as secretary to the committee.
The family announced that there will be a public viewing of the body on Thursday after the body arrives from India with the burial slated for Sunday.
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