Oburu Odinga Reveals Intrigues of Raila’s Illness
The Siaya Senator added that Ruto maintained constant communication with the family throughout Raila’s treatment...
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Oburu Odinga, Raila Odinga's elder brother, revealed that President William Ruto was fully aware of Raila's illness and facilitated his travel to India for treatment. This disclosure was made during Raila's funeral service at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University grounds in Siaya County.
- President Ruto personally covered the cost of Raila's flight to India for medical care.
- The President maintained constant communication with the family during Raila's treatment abroad and later organized the state-funded farewell.
- Raila Odinga passed away in India at approximately 9:53am Indian Time (7:23am in Nairobi) after collapsing at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre.
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Details of Raila Odinga's Illness and Treatment in India Revealed - October 2025
During the funeral service, new information was shared about Raila Odinga's final weeks. President William Ruto revealed previously undisclosed details about the former Prime Minister's struggles with illnesses. Raila's elder brother, Oburu Odinga, disclosed that President Ruto was not only aware of Raila's illness but had also facilitated his travel to India for treatment. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi further revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally ordered military honors for Odinga in India. This included an airlift of his body from Kochi to Mumbai on a military aircraft.
