Siaya County First Lady Betty Orengo on Tuesday paid a heartfelt visit to the Odinga family at their Opoda Farm in Bondo, days after the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.The visit was marked by warm gestures of compassion and unity, as Betty was seen embracing Raila’s daughter, Rosemary Odinga, in a moment that captured the emotional depth of their shared grief and mutual support.
Betty, who was accompanied by her husband, Governor James Orengo, joined Mama Ida Odinga and members of the family in reflecting on the remarkable life and legacy of the late statesman.
The visit, coming at a time when Kenya continues to mourn the loss of one of its most influential leaders, served as a reminder of strong bonds of friendship, solidarity that have long defined the Odinga circle.
During the visit, the Orengos took time to tour the family compound and later paid their respects at Raila Odinga’s resting place.
They also comforted Ida, who has been surrounded by close friends, leaders, and family members offering their condolences since the funeral.Orengo, a long-time political ally, confidant of Raila, expressed his deep admiration for the late leader’s enduring influence on Kenya’s political landscape
One thing is for sure, though: According to the internet, Siaya governor James Orengo was a permanent fixture in all of Raila’s late-night outings, as photos and grainy videos of the two bosom buddies having a jolly good time litter social media.
Baba’s death brought forth yet another crucial death – the death of a friendship, a comradeship and an almost divine relationship which defined the paths of two of Nyanza’s most beloved sons.
By Kenyans