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AJUOK: Remembering Jaramogi and Kenya’s stillbirth renaissance

His legacy is that of personal sacrifice for national good and belief in brotherhood.

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by COLLINS AJUOK

Siasa24 January 2024 - 16:38
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Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga arrive at Ofafa Memorial Hall in Kisumu for Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's memorial service on January 20, 2024.

Last Saturday marked three decades since Jaramogi Oginga Odinga died. There was an anniversary service at Kisumu’s Ofafa Memorial Hall. Whoever came up with the idea of a panel discussion to reflect on the life and times of the doyen of Kenya’s politics was a genius of sorts, because it was truly exciting listening to stellar speakers like freedom fighter Gitu wa Kahengeri, former Kimilili MP Mukhisa Kituyi and former Ugandan Minister for Foreign Affairs, Prof Olara Otunnu.

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