President Ruto’s Daughter Charlene Ruto Pays Condolence Visit to Mama Ida Odinga in Bondo

President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, paid a heartfelt visit to Mama Ida Odinga at the Odinga family’s Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, to offer her condolences following the passing of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga.

In a gesture of unity and respect, Charlene joined other mourners who had gathered to pay their last respects to the late opposition leader. During her visit, she took time to reflect on her personal encounters with Raila Odinga, describing the moment as deeply moving and symbolic.

“Today, I condoled with the Odinga family as I visited the grave of the late Hon. Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County. Various mourners were also present, paying their last respects, and we shared in the moment together as I reflected on my encounters with Baba before he passed on,” Charlene shared.

She was received warmly by Mama Ida Odinga, with whom she shared fond memories of their time at Highlands Schools (Moi Girls’ Eldoret).

The two discussed their shared passion for empowering young women, vowing to continue initiatives that support the growth and mentorship of future female leaders.

Charlene also met Raila Junior Odinga, who guided her through the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Museum. She lauded his efforts to digitally preserve the family’s rich political and cultural history, which she described as a vital legacy for Kenya and the Luo community.

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“Raila Junior showed me around the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Museum, where he is digitally enhancing the history of his family, the Luo community, and Kenya at large. We also visited the graves of his grandfather, the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and his late son, Fidel Castro Odinga,” she noted.

Charlene concluded her visit by expressing her continued prayers for the Odinga family, saying:

“My prayers remain with the Odinga family as they mourn the loss of their loved one. May the soul of the late Hon. Raila Odinga rest in eternal peace.”

Her visit has been widely interpreted as a gesture of goodwill and national unity, bridging political divides and emphasizing the importance of empathy and respect in times of mourning.