ODM party leader Raila Odinga has reportedly contributed a whopping Sh500,000 towards the burial expenses of Victor Otieno, a son to popular party supporter Roselyne Akinyi alias Mama Orange.
Mr Otieno died at Mbagathi hospital last month after struggling with an illness for several months. On Friday, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna handed over an additional Sh316,000 contributed by party supporters.
"Friday morning, Sec. Gen. @edwinsifuna handed a sum of Ksh. 210,000 to Mama Orange Ms. Roselyne Akinyi who lost her son Victor Otieno late last month. This was on top of the Ksh. 106,000 which was given to her by the Party last week. The money is to cater for funeral expenses," the party said. https://twitter.com/TheODMparty/status/1063383021292847105?s=19.
An aide who spoke in confidence said Raila also mourned with his most loyal supporter in writing, adding that he was deeply concerned with the death.
Mr Odinga also hailed Mrs Akinyi as a solid rock in the party, adding that 'bright days' will come, adding that 'blessings will follow'.
"He donated Sh500,000 and sympathised with her. He said that Mama Chungwa will be rewarded in future, adding that her focus and dedication to the party is beyond reproach," said the aide.
Last year, there were plans to have Mama Akinyi nominated to City Hall but ODM Chief Executive Oduor Ongwen is is to have frustrated the efforts.
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