Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. ..
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Idah Odinga, widow of the late Raila Odinga, revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death surprised the family. She thanked President William Ruto for his assistance in honoring this wish.
- Idah Odinga mentioned the 72-hour burial wish was a surprise to the family.
- She expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for ensuring the will was honored.
- The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei attended the memorial and handed over condolence messages.
- Idah Odinga has been nominated as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Her nomination, announced by President Ruto, awaits parliamentary approval.
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Following the death of Raila Odinga, a significant power struggle has emerged, marked by the bold political emergence of his daughter, Winnie Odinga. His widow, Idah Odinga, revealed the family was surprised by his request to be buried within 72 hours and thanked President William Ruto for his assistance in honoring this wish. In a separate development, UDA allies are growing concerned about their political future due to talks between President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga. These talks hint at a potential pre-election power-sharing agreement, which many in UDA fear could sideline them within the ruling coalition.
