Maurice Ogeta, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bodyguard,
publicly introduced his partner, Ann Ogeta, for the first time during a family
ceremony at his rural home in Uyoma, Siaya County.
The event, held on Monday, brought together family, friends and community
members who gathered to celebrate Ogeta.
In a moving moment, Ogeta stood arm in arm with Ann, marking the first time
she was formally presented to the public.
Ann, dressed modestly for the occasion, received warm greetings from
attendees, many of whom spoke of their support for her as Ogeta’s partner.
Several speakers at the ceremony praised his loyalty to the Odinga
family and his dedication to service over the years.
Present was former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, who
announced plans to support Ogeta to establish a VIP protection and training
company.
Kuria said the initiative is driven by a desire to help Ogeta transition
into entrepreneurship while sharing his professional experience with others.
He described Ogeta as a highly skilled and dedicated professional whose
expertise should be institutionalised through a formal business rather than confined
to personal assignments.
“I think Morris should impact other people. That is what Baba would have
wanted,” Kuria said, referring to Raila.
“If Baba were to come back to find Morris serving as bodyguard to a small
person like Moses Kuria, Baba would be upset. Nobody that I know deserves
Morris Ogeta, not one person.”
He added that it would be inappropriate for Ogeta to return to individual
bodyguard roles, arguing that his experience and training should benefit a
wider group through structured VIP protection services.
According to him, the idea to venture into VIP protection and training
emerged from a mutual understanding rather than external direction.
“I didn’t tell him what to do, I asked him what he wants to do and he told
me,” Kuria said, adding that the agreement was for Ogeta to pursue what he
loves and is best known for.
The former Cabinet secretary said friends and associates would come together
to assist Ogeta in setting up the business, including support for training and
operational capacity.
He framed the initiative as a collective effort aimed at professionalising
VIP protection and creating opportunities for others to benefit from Ogeta’s
skills.
Kuria also offered a detailed account of Ogeta’s role during his years
working closely with Odinga, describing him as more than a security aide.
The former CS said the move aligns with what he believes Raila would have
wanted for a trusted aide whose contribution extended well beyond conventional
security roles.
