Dennis Onyango, the longtime spokesperson for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, shared an emotional account of the leader's final day in Kenya before departing for treatment in India. Onyango recalled on Oct. 3 receiving the last instructions from Odinga and sharing a meal of chicken, beef, kamongo, and osuga before the departure. The Facebook post drew widespread attention from Kenyans who praised Onyango's dedication to one of the nation's most prominent political figures.
Odinga died at 80 and was buried beside his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, at the family compound in Bondo on Oct. 19. President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and other officials attended the state funeral. Onyango wrote that he would complete the journey, suggesting his commitment to preserving Odinga's legacy continues beyond the leader's death.
Odinga died at 80 and was buried beside his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, at the family compound in Bondo on Oct. 19. President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and other officials attended the state funeral. Onyango wrote that he would complete the journey, suggesting his commitment to preserving Odinga's legacy continues beyond the leader's death.
