- ODM party leader Raila Odinga had a special seat at home, and with his sudden demise, it now remains empty.
- A video showed the beautiful interior design of the sitting room in his Siaya County home, which was fitted with high-quality furniture.
- Raila’s sudden death on Wednesday, October 15, shook the nation as the country lost a great political leader.
Raila Odinga has not only left a massive gap in Kenya’s political landscape but also in his dear family.
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader passed away on Wednesday, October 15, in India following a cardiac arrest.
His death shocked the nation and beyond, as Kenyans, politicians, and international delegates penned emotional tributes to the former prime minister.
His loss was evident back at his home in Bondo, Siaya County, where he will be buried on Sunday, October 19.
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Raila’s brother, Oburu Oginga, who noted that they were separated by only a year and a few months, stated that the family would hold a private ceremony for their loved one.
Only a few people would be lucky enough to attend the ceremony as they pay their last respects to the iconic figure.
Back home, a white sheet was laid on a comfortable leather seat which Raila used to sit on, symbolising his absence.
The chair was placed far from where his wife, Ida Odinga’s seat was, and also differed in colour.
Raila Odinga’s living room furniture in Bondo
While Ida’s leather seat looked similar to the sofa next to hers, Raila’s seat was brown and appeared less puffed.
There were two other black seats next to his, which looked similar to Ida’s and the sofa beside hers.
The video showed the expansive living room that accommodated several seats and other pieces of furniture.
Lovely family photos hung on the bright-coloured walls, adding to the room’s beauty.
Raila Odinga’s living room in Siaya county
The room was also well-lit, owing to the bright bulbs, good lighting, and the bright colours of the décor.
Two elegant coffee tables were positioned at a distance from each other, each with beautiful designs.
The floor was tiled and partly covered by a stylish carpet that blended well with the room’s theme colours.
A flat-screen television, modest in size, was placed on a small TV stand.
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Who was Raila Odinga’s mother?
TUKO.co.ke took a look at the little-known life of Raila’s mother, Mary Juma Odhiambo Odinga.
Mary was born in July 1924 in Alego, Siaya county, where she also raised her large family with her polygamous husband, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
She worked as a teacher, a career that shaped her love and value for education, which she instilled in her sons, Raila and Oburu.
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Mary once confronted a teacher at Maranda High School for punishing her sons, even though the teacher had given them permission to skip school to attend to family matters.
She was the first wife of Jaramogi, who was Kenya’s first vice president, and part of his political success was attributed to the role Mary played.
Mary passed away after a short illness while Raila was imprisoned at the Shimo la Tewa Maximum Prison in Mombasa county.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
