Oburu Odinga Introduces Two Wives
During the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, October 17, 2025, his elder brother, Dr. Oburu Oginga, brought a touch of humor to the solemn event.
As he introduced his two wives, his witty remarks sparked laughter among the thousands of mourners present.
In a moment that lightened the atmosphere amidst the sadness, Oburu showcased his signature charm and honesty, reminding everyone that even in grief, a little laughter can go a long way.
“This is the lady who took me out of boyhood. She is a doctor, she is a pediatrician, and she is the one with whom we grew up together, but I thought that now at my age I don’t want her to scratch me, I don’t want her to massage me, so I brought her helper, Judith Oburu,” Oburu said.
He introduced Judith Oburu, mentioning her role at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and her expertise as a professional accountant.
But beyond the laughter, Oburu shared a deeply touching tribute to his younger brother, opening up about their childhood memories and the unique bond that connected them throughout their lives.
“Raila was more than a brother to me. He was my friend, he was my age mate, he was my advisor, and he was my confidant, and he was everything, including a business partnership. We grew up together more or less as twins because the difference between me and my brother is only one year and two months,” Oburu said.
In a poignant revelation, Oburu disclosed that Raila passed away on his birthday, October 15.
“Unfortunately my brother passed on on my birthday which is 15th October,” he said, adding an extra layer of personal loss to the tragedy.
Oburu painted a vivid picture of their childhood in Bondo, Sakwa, where they learned valuable life skills from their grandmother.
“When we were growing up together with my brother, we were in Bondo in Sakwa, though we were born in Maseno, but during that time, we were only three boys, and our mother was a disciplinarian more than our father. But my brother Raila knew how to cook. Our father’s mother told us that ‘you my boys, you are also my girls. You must learn to fetch firewood, you must learn to cook, you must learn to prepare everything, including washing clothes and ironing, and so on,” Oburu recalled.
Oburu Odinga Introduces Two Wives
