Raila’s Bodyguard George Oduor To Be Buried At His Home In Bondo Next Week

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s long-serving bodyguard and personal aide George Oduor will be buried on Saturday 12th April, 2025 at his Ndori home in Bondo Constituency.

Oduor who has been Odinga’s private bodyguard for over three decades passed on at Nairobi West Hospital.

“Our comrade George Oduor will be laid to rest on  at his home in Ndori, next to Bondo. Meanwhile, condolence books have been opened at Chungwa House on Loyiangalani drive in Lavington and JOOF offices in Upper Hill, Matumbato road,” the Orange Democratic Movement Party indicated in a statement.

The late George Oduor’s home in Bondo

In his tribute, Odinga has described his long-serving bodyguard and personal aide, George Oduor, as a pillar of support, a person who was always present regardless of circumstances, and a dependable figure in his life.

Oduor, who had served as Odinga’s private bodyguard for over three decades, passed away at a Nairobi hospital.

“I will miss George, and I am sorry for the many friends who already miss him. To his wife, Carol George, his entire family, colleagues, and friends, I offer Mama Ida’s and the entire Jaramogi family’s sincere condolences on this devastating loss. May the Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace,” Odinga said.

Odinga also noted that Oduor had been serving the family of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga since the 1980s.

Oduor has been eulogized by many politicians and praised by his former colleagues who’ve described him as a man who sat at the center of power yet remained humble.

Former Raila’s aide Silas Jakakimba whom they also worked alongside described him as competent.

“This folk, his comportment – everything, defined humility and loyalty. He was my Friend and, a Dearest Brother. He always called me, ‘Janam’. And I always called him – ‘JOMADONGO’. He is the folk who first held my hands and afforded me the First Direct one-on-one audience with HE Raila Odinga”

There will be a Service on Thursday 12pm – 2pm, at George’s Family Church, The House of Grace Church – Nairobi West.