- Kenyans were introduced to the former prime minister Raila Odinga’s extended family members during his burial
- The politician’s sister, Wenwa Akinyi Odinga, introduced her children and her son, Jaramogi Oranga, stole the spotlight
- He made a reference to Uhuru Kenyatta’s famous ‘uji’ in his speech, leaving mourners tickled at the burial
Raila Odinga’s sister, Wenwa Akinyi Odinga, introduced her children during her brother’s burial service in Bondo.
Source: UGC
Raila’s extended family members spoke during the late politician’s burial in Bondo, Siaya county.
What did Raila’s nephew say?
Wenwa’s son, Jaramogi Oranga, hilariously revealed that he was unprepared to speak about his uncle. He hilariously referenced Uhuru’s ‘uji.’
When Uhuru eulogised Raila at Nyayo Stadium, he made a special reference to moments they shared while drinking ‘uji.’
Oranga wished he had some of the uji to give him the courage to speak, admitting that he was not courageous.
He also funnily noted that he spoke because of his mother, not wanting trouble at home later on.
“I am Jaramogi Oranga, and if I knew I was going to speak, I would have asked Uhuru to give me the ‘uji’ he used to drink with Raila. Because now I can’t stand here and speak… to say the truth, I am fearful. I fear speaking to you all. I am sweating. But if I said no, my mum is here and I want to live until 80 years of age,” he said.
The young man eulogised Raila as a man who fought for democracy and was respected by all.
“I want to say that there is one person. Raila was one person you would love him or not you respected him. He gave us the ability to speak for ourselves, democracy. He was not a tribalist. Thank you, Baba, and thank you, auntie Ida,” he added.
Kenyans react to Uhuru’s nephew’s message
Here is what they had to say:
Caroline K. Gikunda:
“Gen Z hekaya za Protocols observed does not exist for them…ni kuita former president ‘Uhuru’ tuu kama ni beste yake. One can’t help but like these crazy younglings! You made me smile young man.”
Abok Erastus Ondiek:
“What is he saying!? You get all those seconds to say nothing in a serious gathering like this!”
Dormitillah Nyar Okelloh:
“He is so handsome and funny like Raila. Thank you for making us smile.”
Mwalimu Ochwang’i Dennis:
“Sure. The boy had a point…a little whiskey does good!”
Mercy Moseti:
“He was just being honest hayuko prepared. He is so far the realest. Public speaking in such a big audience will have you sweating at least he started by being comical to ease the tension. Kuongea mbele ya watu ain’t a one plus one thing, especially when you least expected. He made us laughI give him that.”
Details about Raila Odinga’s death
Source: UGC
Will Winnie Odinga join politics?
In other news, Winnie hinted that she had aspirations of joining local politics.
She shared her powerful political message during her father’s burial in Bondo.
Kenyans have been urging Winnie to follow her father’s footsteps.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
