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In Photos: Emotions Run High As Friends and Family Eulogize Raila’s Bodyguard Oduor
Oduor will be buried in Ndori, Asembo, Siaya County, on Saturday, April 12.
Emotions ran high when friends and family held a church service in memory of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s aide and bodyguard, George Oduor at the House of Grace in Nairobi.
The service was attended by the Odinga family; Rosemary, Junior and Winnie Odinga.
While Raila and Ida Odinga skipped the service, their eulogy was read by the children.
The former Prime Minister mourned his long-serving aide and bodyguard as a dependable rock not only to him but also to the larger Jaramogi Oginga Odinga family.
Many remembered him for exemplary character and trustworthiness.
Oduor died on Wednesday, April 2, while undergoing treatment at a city hospital.
Oduor will be buried in Ndori, Asembo, Siaya County, on Saturday, April 12.

Security team and colleagues of the late Raila Odinga’s bodyguard, George Oduor, carry the casket during the memorial service at the House of Grace, Nairobi on April 10, 2025

Raila Odinga’s children Winnie, Rosemary, and Fidel Odinga’s widow Lwam Getachew and Raila Odinga junior during the memorial service of George Oduor at the House of Grace, Nairobi on April 10, 2025

Silas Jakakimba delivering his eulogy during the memorial service of the late Raila Odinga’s bodyguard George Oduor at the House of Grace, Nairobi on April 10, 2025.
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