- Maurice Ogeta worked as Raila Odinga’s aide for 18 years after the latter recruited him from another job, and since then, they had been inseparable
- Ogeta shared how they went through the ups and downs of life together and even endangered their lives in the famous maandamanos
- On November 29, Ogeta went to visit the grave of the man he loved so much, and afterwards, he took his relatives to an apartment he had built
Bondo, Siaya: Maurice Ogeta, the former bodyguard of the late Raila Odinga, has gifted each of his relatives a one-bedroom house to rent and earn some income for a period of five years.
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Who was Maurice Ogeta to Raila?
Ogeta worked for Raila for over 18 years and was among the last people to see the former prime minister alive; a video shows the beloved politician walking around the hospital with his bodyguard following him in close proximity.
When Raila died, Ogeta was devastated, and it was visible when he was joined by government officials and the politician’s relatives to take him back home in a coffin.
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He had the same look at parliament when dignitaries were viewing Raila’s body and caught the eye of President William Ruto, who felt compassion towards him.
Ogeta has been keeping a low profile, which is a testament to how life changed for him after the death of his boss.
However, on November 29, he led his family in visiting the grave of the national hero, and he seemed quite affected.
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Where are Maurice Ogeta’s apartments?
From Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Ogeta led his family and gifted each of them a one-bedroom self-contained house as appreciation and to help them with their upkeep in the coming days.
This is a building he had been putting up in Bondo.
“I’m grateful to God for what has happened today. God has done a wonderful thing this evening. I did not imagine Maurice could do something like this,” said a house beneficiary.
“Maurice Ogeta has given each family a room for five years to collect rent, after which they will hand it back. Do not forget your house number, so you don’t end up collecting rent from one that is not yours,” warned a woman.
How did Kenyans celebrate Ogeta?
David Makotare:
“Excellent soldier,l salute you.”
Lydia Otonde:
“Amazing.”
Michael Otieno:
“Wonderful, being compassionate.”
Cy Gor-ila:
“They said Baba was the lord of poverty, but what we see in those closest to him is different.”
Omin Joy:
“Maurice values family and community development with much honour I compare him with the late CDF Ogolla…when he was abducted he went home.”
Kevin Odhiambo:
“Baba Raila Odinga has proven to us that action speaks loudly than words…he truly empowered his employees.”
Ombima:
“Baba must have been paying his bodyguards well.”
Jud Jud:
“Eish, this is wonderful indeed.”
Adieri Mulaa:
“Hongera ndugu Ogeta. What a gesture of gratitude to your family folks! May the almighty God bless you abundantly.”
Kenyans wowed by Maurice Ogeta’s apartments
Another story revealed how Kenyans were wowed by the apartment building that Ogeta shared with his relatives.
Ogeta had just stepped out with his whole family, and a video shows them looking at the house with awe as well.
Photos of the project finally come to light, leaving many Kenyans impressed with his investment and compassion.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
