- Former prime minister Raila Odinga was heartbroken after the death of his loyal aide George Oduor, in April
- After the prime minister was laid to rest in Bondo, Siaya county, his former PA, Silas Jakakimba, visited Oduor’s widow
- He shared photos with Oduor’s widow inside the mausoleum they had built for Raila’s trusted bodyguard
Following the death of Raila Odinga, Silas Jakakimba paid a visit to George Oduor’s widow in Ramba, Siaya County.
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After a three-week battle in the intensive care unit, Oduor, Odinga’s trusted bodyguard for decades, passed away on April 2.
Jakakimba’s visit was both a gesture of solidarity and a continuation of mourning for two men whose service, sacrifice, and trust were intertwined.
Inside George Oduor’s mausoleum
He posted pictures of Oduor’s mausoleum, which is a peaceful and striking building that is now his final resting place.
The walls are cream-colored. The recessed lighting illuminates the floor, which has white marble with gray veining.
A plaque at the centre of the room honoured Oduor, featuring his name, birth and death dates, and a dignified portrait.
The mausoleum’s quiet beauty shows how much respect Oduor had, not just as a bodyguard, but also as a friend and protector to the Odinga family.
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Jakakimba’s visit after Odinga’s death makes things even more poignant. It was a tribute to Oduor and a way to contemplate how things have changed over time.
Both men are now dead, but they left behind legacies of bravery, good judgment, and a strong commitment to serving the public.
Netizens laud Jakakimba for visiting George’s widow
Here is what they had to say:
Lorraine Oluoch Maningi:
“Now uncle G is reunited with PM on the other side..till that morning on that beautiful shore.”
Maurisce Ochieng Odhiambo:
“It’s unfortunate Baba couldn’t stay long without George..those guys were joined at Hip. Ogeta tried all that he could though.”
Jane Sila:
“I love how you love your people Nyakwar Dorina.”
Emily Atieno Sigunyi:
“Saaad….May Baba’s soul reunite with George in heaven. The gap was too close. George was a good man to Baba……I can see Caren. En mana lweny.”
Frankline Gwaka Samola Bichang’a:
“You have done us good for representing us at the home of Senior George.”
Divina Nyiendo Mc’Nyiendo:
“This kind of love is immeasurable.”
John Nyongesa Maloba:
“George was a good man. May he continue to rest in peace,we miss him.”
Githu Mwangi Jr:
“Normal people do this. Abnormal people castigate normal actions. Super PA God azidi kukubless.”
Dayo Makawalo:
“Weee hii syllabus imeenda haraka sana.”
Yvonne Kontoz:
“A great man he was..May they have a joyful reunion.”
What were George Oduor’s last words to Raila?
In other news, Jakakimba revealed that Oduor had helped him meet the former prime minister back in the day.
The city lawyer shared his brief history with Raila’s trusted aide.
Jakakimba revealed that Oduor was ailing before he passed away and Raila visited him during his final days while in ICU.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
