Opposition leader Raila Odinga today hosted President Uhuru Kenyatta’s brother Muhoho Kenyatta and CS Raphael Tuju in Bondo.
The two were part of the dignitaries who attended a memorial service for Jaramogi Oginga and Fidel Odinga.
The leaders who were flanked by members of the Odinga family first congregated at ACK diocese of Bondo, St Peter’s Nyamira Parish for a memorial service.
Through his official Twitter handle, Odinga wrote: Twenty five years ago today, you left us. But your spirit and selfless actions continue to inspire us in Kenya and millions across Africa. On this day we honour you Jaramogi.”
Twenty five years ago today, you left us. But your spirit and selfless actions continue to inspire us in Kenya and millions across Africa. On this day we honour you Jaramogi. #RememberingJaramogi pic.twitter.com/yJt5CtkZSa
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) January 20, 2019
Today, family and friends of the late Jaramogi, the father of Opposition politics in Kenya, would have marked the 25th anniversary since he died on January 20, 1994, but the event has been postponed to next month to give room for proper preparations for the ceremony.
EALA MP Oburu Oginga said the family had planned ceremonies in Kisumu and Bondo, but postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
One of the reasons for the postponement was because Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, who was one of Jaramogi’s trusted lieutenants, was recovering after being taken ill last week.
Dr Oburu said Prof Nyong’o was a key player in the organisation of the event.“Given that the Governor is sick and the month also seemed squeezed for us, we decided to postpone the event to next month,” he said.
This means that an even bigger event to remember the late Jaramogi will take place next month.
Right Hon. Raila Odinga @RailaOdinga, Jubilee S.G Raphael Tuju and Muhoho Kenyatta attending a Prayer Session in remembrance of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga who passed 25 Years ago.#RememberingJaramogi pic.twitter.com/vPllGXttPy
— Charles Mark Dienya (@MarkDienya) January 20, 2019