Raila Odinga while condoling with the family of slain bodyguard, Barack Otieno Oduor, offered to take care of the deceased’s daughter.
Oduor who was shot in mid-October 2022, was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County on Friday, October 28.
The former prime minister stated that it was unfortunate for the family to lose Barack and was particularly sympathetic to his daughter, noting that she lost her father at a young age.
To enable her to navigate through life, Odinga added that he would hold her hand until she succeeds.
Part of his plans entailed assisting the girl land a job once she clears school.
The ODM leader was accompanied by his wife, Ida Odinga, Siaya senator, James Orengo, Kisumu governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and other dignitaries.
Ida Odinga mourned her long-time bodyguard, stating that she couldn’t believe he passed away.
She eulogized him as a dedicated person who was dedicated to ensuring her security was up to standard.
The deceased’s wife added that she lost her pillar of strength and breadwinner.
‘When I met Barry, we started staying together after a year, he loved me with all his heart. I have lost a friend,’ she stated.
The lady added that the deceased asked her to write her number in 10,000 notes, while wooing her, instead of penning it on a piece of paper.
She, however, declined and instead spelt out her number. Investigations into the murder are still ongoing.
Source: kENYANS.CO.KE
