Kenyan President William Ruto praised former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for consistently putting national interests first. At a funeral service on Saturday in Ndori, Saiya county, Ruto highlighted how Odinga chose to work with him for Kenya's benefit rather than personal gain. The president expressed pride that their paths crossed despite their political history.
Ruto attended the burial of George Oduor, who served as Odinga's bodyguard since 1995. Oduor passed away on April 2 at age 57 after a brief illness at a Nairobi hospital. The president reflected on his complicated relationship with Odinga during the ceremony.
He acknowledged never expecting that someone he once worked under would later become both a political rival and a supporter of his administration. Ruto expressed deep gratitude toward Odinga for standing with him when needed, just as he had previously supported the former prime minister. Their political journey together continues despite earlier competitions.
Ruto attended the burial of George Oduor, who served as Odinga's bodyguard since 1995. Oduor passed away on April 2 at age 57 after a brief illness at a Nairobi hospital. The president reflected on his complicated relationship with Odinga during the ceremony.
He acknowledged never expecting that someone he once worked under would later become both a political rival and a supporter of his administration. Ruto expressed deep gratitude toward Odinga for standing with him when needed, just as he had previously supported the former prime minister. Their political journey together continues despite earlier competitions.
