Ida Odinga’s Touching Message to Fidel Odinga on His 42nd Birthday

As the world ushered in the New Year, the Odinga family was bidding goodbye to their loved one, Fidel Odinga.

Fidel the eldest son of Cord leader Raila Odinga, passed away under mysterious circumstance at his home in Windy Ridge, Karen after a night out with friends.

Today being his birthday, his mum took to social media  to celebrate his birthday writing:

Fidel Castro Odhiambo Odinga. Obange wuod nyar Gem, 42 years ago was the happiest day of my life. God had just blessed us with a bouncing baby boy. Today is the first time we celebrate your birthday without you being physically present, but you are ably represented by your son Allay who is a mirror image of you and your wife Lwam.

Fondly missed by your dad, your sisters Rozzy and Winnie, your brother Raila Junior and Yvonne, Your nieces Saphie and Semnayi, your entire family and friends,

Constantly in our thoughts and forever in our prayers. Until we meet again. Happy birthday, Nind mokwe wuod nayar Gem

-Mum