ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga on Tuesday visited the family of the late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, where he donated money to support funeral preparations.
Oburu led a delegation of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders to the home of the former YK’92 chairman, who died following a tragic road accident along the Nakuru–Naivasha highway.
The accident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the morning after a head-on collision with a passenger bus.
During the visit, Oburu presented a cash donation to the grieving family, although he did not disclose the amount.
During the visit, Oburu presented a cash donation to the grieving family, although he did not disclose the amount.
He wore traditional attire and carried a whisk as he conveyed his condolences, a gesture similar to one often associated with his late brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The ODM leader was accompanied by the party’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, who donated KSh100,000. Sifuna also set aside an undisclosed amount for the youth present at the gathering.
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ added KSh100,000 to the contributions, which was shared among men and women at the homestead.
The visit came a day after another ODM delegation, led by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, paid a condolence visit to the family.
The ODM leader was accompanied by the party’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, who donated KSh100,000. Sifuna also set aside an undisclosed amount for the youth present at the gathering.
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ added KSh100,000 to the contributions, which was shared among men and women at the homestead.
The visit came a day after another ODM delegation, led by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, paid a condolence visit to the family.
During her visit, leaders contributed towards funeral arrangements after initially presenting food items, including bulls and fish.
Governor Wanga encouraged leaders to add financial support, noting that food donations alone were not sufficient. Her remarks prompted several leaders to contribute cash.
Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera officially received the funds on behalf of the family. Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi opened the fundraising with KSh100,000, followed by Suna East MP Junet Mohammed, who donated KSh200,000.
Migori Woman Representative Rosa Buyu contributed KSh50,000, while Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda added KSh200,000.
Governor Wanga encouraged leaders to add financial support, noting that food donations alone were not sufficient. Her remarks prompted several leaders to contribute cash.
Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera officially received the funds on behalf of the family. Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi opened the fundraising with KSh100,000, followed by Suna East MP Junet Mohammed, who donated KSh200,000.
Migori Woman Representative Rosa Buyu contributed KSh50,000, while Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda added KSh200,000.
Nominated Senator Catherine Muma donated KSh50,000, and Governor Wanga concluded the fundraising with a KSh300,000 contribution.
Speaking during his visit, Oburu Odinga explained that his presence was personal, describing the late Jirongo as a long-time friend and political ally.
Speaking during his visit, Oburu Odinga explained that his presence was personal, describing the late Jirongo as a long-time friend and political ally.
He said they had known each other since the early 1990s, when Jirongo was a key figure in youth mobilisation during the Moi era.
Oburu also noted that Jirongo later played a role in national politics, including supporting reconciliation efforts during the Handshake period following the 2017 General Election.
The family continues to receive visitors as burial preparations for the former legislator progress.
Oburu also noted that Jirongo later played a role in national politics, including supporting reconciliation efforts during the Handshake period following the 2017 General Election.
The family continues to receive visitors as burial preparations for the former legislator progress.
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