Raila attends Luo elder Otondi's burial in Kisumu

The supreme Luo leader will be laid to rest at his home in Nyahera.

In Summary
  • The ODM leader arrived accompanied by Siaya governor James Orengo.
  • Raila on Friday visited Ker's home accompanied by Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga accompanied by leaders from Nyanza region at Luo Council of Elders Chairman Ker Willis Opiyo Otondi 's home in Nyahera on Saturday ahead of his burial on March 4, 2023
Azimio leader Raila Odinga accompanied by leaders from Nyanza region at Luo Council of Elders Chairman Ker Willis Opiyo Otondi 's home in Nyahera on Saturday ahead of his burial on March 4, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE

Azimio Leader Raila Odinga is attending the burial of Luo Council of Elder Chairman Ker Wilis Opiyo Otondi in Nyahera, Kisumu.

The ODM leader on Saturday arrived accompanied by Siaya governor James Orengo and National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, among other leaders.

Raila on Friday visited Ker's home accompanied by Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o and his deputy Mathew Owili, among others.

Raila had on Friday noted that various dignitaries are expected to grace the funeral across the region and even outside the country.

"We are going to have visitors from across here tomorrow let's all show decency and respect, and show them how we Luos pay our last rest respect to an elder in the society."

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On Thursday when the body of Ker Otondi was removed from the morgue in the morning hours, they had to ensure the body reaches his home in Nyahera at sunset.

Ker Otondi's body was taken to Jomo Kenyatta sports complex for viewing where the widow Lilian Akoth eulogised him as a truthful, trustworthy and joyful man.

From Jaramogi sports Complex, Ker Otondi was taken to various places for viewing including Pap Okore Kohondo then later to Nyahera before finally arriving at his home.

 

Azimio leader Raila Odinga accompanied by leaders from Nyanza region at Luo Council of Elders Chairman Ker Willis Opiyo Otondi 's home in Nyahera on Saturday ahead of his burial on March 4, 2023
Azimio leader Raila Odinga accompanied by leaders from Nyanza region at Luo Council of Elders Chairman Ker Willis Opiyo Otondi 's home in Nyahera on Saturday ahead of his burial on March 4, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
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