Oketch Salah, the late Raila Odinga’s step-son, spent this year’s Jamhuri Day in a meaningful and memorable way, alongside his family.On Friday, afternoon, Salah shared heartwarming photos of himself with his sons and his third-born daughter, offering a rare glimpse into his family life.
In his caption, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate both Jumma prayers and Jamhuri Day with his children.
“Today, we had the blessing of celebrating Jumma, Jamhuri Day together with my third-born daughter and my sons. It was a meaningful moment of faith, family unity and gratitude for our nation. Alhamdulillah,” he wrote.
The family moment quickly drew warm reactions online, with many Kenyans appreciating the personal side of Salah, who became widely known earlier this year after sharing photos with the late Raila Odinga during his treatment in India.
His posts had provided reassurance to Kenyans who were concerned about the opposition leader’s health at the time.In a recent interview, Salah opened up about his children, revealing that his eldest is 21 years old while the youngest is three.
His openness about fatherhood has continued to endear him to many who follow his social media.
As families across the nation marked Jamhuri Day—Kenya’s celebration of becoming a republic—Salah’s post highlighted the day’s deeper meaning of unity.
Jamhuri Day, observed every December 12, commemorates Kenya’s transition to a fully independent republic in 1964.
For Salah, the day was not only about national pride but also a personal show of the value of family.
By Nairobuhub