Raila's long-serving aide Maurice Ogeta recounts his final moments in India

Maurice Ogeta, Raila Odinga’s former bodyguard, has recounted the late opposition leader’s final moments before his death.

File image of Raila Odinga and his bodyguard Maurice Ogeta. PHOTO | COURTESY

Speaking to NTV, Ogeta described how their usual routine morning walk on October 15, 2025, at an Ayurvedic wellness facility in Kerala, India, where Raila had been receiving care, suddenly turned into a medical emergency.

The two had set out for their normal morning exercise, walking along a 50-metre circuit around the villa grounds.

At that time, Raila was in high spirits as they were chatting. According to Ogeta, they covered the first lap with ease.

However, during the second round, Raila suddenly stopped walking. Ogeta, who was walking behind him, heard a faint sound from the former premier, which sounded like something had struck him.

Concerned by the sudden halt, Ogeta asked Raila what was wrong and whether he was experiencing pain in his back or leg. However, Raila did not respond.

Source: Citizen Digital