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Oburu Odinga's heartfelt tribute: 'I have lost my best friend in life'

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga making his speech during the final state funeral  ceremony of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Jaramogi Oginga University in Bondo on October 19, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Tears, silence, and emotion filled the air at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Bondo as Dr Oburu Oginga, the elder brother of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, delivered one of the most moving tributes of the day.

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