- Raila Odinga died in India, where he was seeking treatment, and his brother Oburu Oginga had no strength to recall his last moments
- His daughter Rosemary Odinga, who is known to lead a private life, was also spotted in public the day her dad died
- TUKO.co.ke featured the top stories of the week, including Raila’s close ally leaking his last chats with the politician
Former prime minister Raila Odinga’s death has left many in shock, with tributes flowing in from leaders across the globe.
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The longest serving politician was in India, where he was seeking treatment, but he collapsed on the morning of October 15.
His allies came out to share viral screenshots of their last messages with the leader, sparking reactions online.
The tributes, leaked messages and last moments and memories formed a part of what netizens talked about this week.
Here are the stop stories as highlighted by TUKO.co.ke:
1. Did Oburu Odinga speak after Raila’s death?
Oburu Oginga, the elder brother of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has spoken publicly for the first time following Raila’s sudden death in India.
Addressing the nation during a press briefing on Wednesday, October 15, Oburu, who co-chairs the funeral committee alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, shared details about his brother’s final moments and the funeral arrangements.
The Siaya County Senator reflected on his earlier assurance to Kenyans that Raila was in stable health during his medical stay in India, where he had been undergoing treatment.
He also admitted that he did not have the strength after losing his brother, leaving Kenyans sending him messages of condolences.
2. What did Gabriel Oguda and Raila talk about?
Social media personality and political columnist Gabriel Oguda recounted his final interaction with the former prime minister.
Oguda, who recently joined the technical committee reviewing the ODM–UDA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), shared a WhatsApp screenshot revealing his last exchange with the party leader.
According to Oguda, he first called Raila, who missed the call but returned it a few minutes later.
Their initial conversation lasted two minutes before ending abruptly. Moments later, Raila called him again, and they spoke briefly for 28 seconds, a moment Oguda now describes as deeply significant in hindsight.
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3. Is comedian Indukusi dead?
Popular Luhya comedian and content creator Indukusi passed away. The news of his death was confirmed by fellow entertainer Mshamba Dotcom, who shared the announcement on social media.
Indukusi was celebrated for his sharp wit, creativity, and memorable performances in the long-running Mshamba comedy-drama series, which aired on KTN for several years.
Mshamba paid tribute to his late co-star by posting a nostalgic video clip from one of their shows, honouring Indukusi’s legacy in Kenya’s comedy scene.
4. Rosemary Odinga’s reaction to dad’s death
Raila Odinga’s eldest daughter, Rosemary Odinga, made her first public appearance following news of her father’s death.
Known for maintaining a low profile, Rosemary is rarely seen in public except during official engagements or family occasions.
Recent photos of Rosemary surfaced online after President William Ruto shared them on his Facebook page, following his condolence visit to the Odinga family home in Karen.
In the photos, Rosemary appeared sombre and reflective, dressed in a pear-green sweater over a vintage multi-colored collared shirt, her expression capturing the weight of grief and contemplation.
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5. What did Winnie say about her father?
Oburu had travelled to Bondo to alert the elders about the funeral in their home as mandated by the Luo culture.
While addressing elders at Raila’s home in Bondo, Oburu Oginga shared what Raila’s youngest daughter, Winnie Odinga, had confided in him.
Winnie, who accompanied her father throughout his treatment in India, had previously expressed that she had dedicated her life to caring for him.
Oburu added that he had arrived early in Bondo to visit the site where Raila will be laid to rest as he requested.
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Last week, popular TV presenter Jennifer Rivas was found dead in her apartment, shocking fans and colleagues across the media industry.
Annastasia Shako, a former Catholic sister, shared screenshots of messages from admirers proposing marriage to her.
TUKO.co.ke highlighted the top stories, including Oga Obinna’s baby mama opening up about raising her daughter with the YouTuber.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
