The Siaya Senator said his brother’s death in India came as a shock to the entire family, describing it as the most painful moment of his life.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Oburu said he had spoken to Raila only a few hours before he died. According to him, Raila sounded healthy and was full of life when they last talked on the night of Tuesday, October 14.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Oburu said he had spoken to Raila only a few hours before he died. According to him, Raila sounded healthy and was full of life when they last talked on the night of Tuesday, October 14.
“He was doing very well last night. We spoke on the phone, and he was cheerful and energetic,” Oburu said, struggling to contain his emotions.
“This morning, everything changed. Doctors said he suffered a sudden heart attack. I don’t even have the strength to talk right now.”
The senator said he had recently assured Kenyans that Raila was in good health while receiving treatment in India.
The senator said he had recently assured Kenyans that Raila was in good health while receiving treatment in India.
He insisted that those remarks were true because his brother showed no signs of illness during their conversations.
Oburu described Raila not only as a political giant but also as a loving brother whose dedication to Kenya’s democracy will never be forgotten.
He urged Kenyans to remain peaceful and united as the country prepares to give Raila a dignified send-off.
He urged Kenyans to remain peaceful and united as the country prepares to give Raila a dignified send-off.
“Let us behave respectfully and mourn him with the honor he deserves,” Oburu added.
President William Ruto has since announced that Raila will be accorded a state funeral. The ceremony will take place at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, October 17, before his body is taken to his Bondo home in Siaya County for final rites.
President William Ruto has since announced that Raila will be accorded a state funeral. The ceremony will take place at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, October 17, before his body is taken to his Bondo home in Siaya County for final rites.
The president also declared seven days of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast across the country.
Raila’s body is expected to arrive in Nairobi within 24 hours, accompanied by a government delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
Across the nation, tributes have continued to pour in from leaders and citizens who hailed Raila as a fearless reformer who fought tirelessly for justice and democracy in Kenya.
Raila’s body is expected to arrive in Nairobi within 24 hours, accompanied by a government delegation led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
Across the nation, tributes have continued to pour in from leaders and citizens who hailed Raila as a fearless reformer who fought tirelessly for justice and democracy in Kenya.
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