Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i led a delegation of leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties to condole with the family of the late Raila Odinga.
Matiang’i was accompanied by former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu, Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, former Kisii Senator Professor Sam Ongeri, former UDA Treasurer Omingo Magara, Janet Ong’era, and former MP Kemosi Mogaka
Other leaders in the delegation included: Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo, Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi, and Obadiah Barongo of Bomachoge Borabu.
Mama Ida Odinga received the delegation at the Opoda Farm in Siaya, where they conveyed their condolences to the Odinga family.
Matiang’i signed a condolence book before he handed a portrait of himself with the late Raila to Mama Ida.
The visit to Bondo comes days after Matiang’i urged leaders from the Nyanza region to remain united following the passing away of Raila.
Speaking in Homa Bay County, Matiang’i praised Raila as a father figure who treated everyone from the Nyanza region as his own children.
The former CS asked Nyanza leaders to maintain the unity in honour of the late ODM leader.
Matiang’i also reminisced about Raila’s deep ties in Kisii and Nyamira counties, saying the former Prime Minister has several friends in the two counties and would often spend nights in their homes.
Further, Matiang’i assured the Nyanza leaders that he is committed to ensuring unity across the Nyanza region.
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