Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has paid tribute to his long-time bodyguard and aide, George Oduor, who passed away on Wednesday while receiving treatment at a city hospital. Raila described Oduor as a vigilant, professional, and dependable figure who had served both him and the larger Jaramogi Oginga Odinga family since the late 1980s.
Oduor initially worked with Raila’s father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, before joining Raila’s security team in 1994. A trained VIP protection officer and police reservist, he was a familiar presence in Raila’s security detail. Several leaders have also sent condolences to Raila and Oduor’s family following his passing.
