Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga in hospital shortly after returning from Bondo, where he attended the handover and dedication ceremony of the late Raila Odinga's mausoleum. The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary disclosed the visit, saying Mudavadi was pleased to find Oburu making good progress in his recovery.
Mudavadi, who also serves as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, had travelled to Bondo for the ceremony at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi, where President William Ruto formally handed over Raila's mausoleum to the Odinga family. The ceremony brought together national leaders, members of the Odinga family, and Kenyans from across the country to honour Raila's life and legacy.
According to the Prime Cabinet Secretary's office, Mudavadi briefed Oburu on the ceremony, which was attended by national leaders and Kenyans from across the country. Oburu had been unable to attend the event despite being the ODM party leader and the head of the Odinga family following Raila's death. His absence had attracted attention during the ceremony, with Raila Odinga Junior conveying his uncle's apologies and greetings to those gathered in Bondo.
Oburu nevertheless followed the proceedings and sent a message that was read by his eldest son, Jaoko Oburu. In the message, the Siaya senator said his condition had improved significantly and explained that he was observing bed rest in accordance with his doctors' advice. Oburu described the mausoleum as more than a resting place, saying it would serve as a monument to Raila's ideals of freedom, constitutionalism, justice, and national unity.
President William Ruto responded to concerns about Oburu's health by sending greetings from Oburu and telling the gathering that the veteran politician was dealing with a medical matter. Ruto assured residents that Oburu remained connected to the community and political leadership despite being away receiving medical attention.
Mudavadi's office stated that the Prime Cabinet Secretary was pleased to find Senator Oburu making good progress in his recovery. Mudavadi briefed him on the ceremony in Bondo, which brought together national leaders and Kenyans from across the country to honour the life and legacy of his brother, the late Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga.
Oburu expressed his appreciation for the presence and support of President William Samoei Ruto, national leaders, and the people of Siaya and the wider Nyanza region, whose continued respect for the late Raila remains a fitting tribute to his immense contribution to the country.
Key points
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited hospitalized ODM leader Oburu Odinga to brief him on Raila Odinga's mausoleum ceremony in Bondo.
- Oburu Odinga was unable to attend the ceremony due to health reasons but sent a message expressing his appreciation for the event.
- President William Ruto assured residents that Oburu Odinga remained connected to the community and political leadership despite being away receiving medical attention.
