This archive report was first published on 11 July 2020.
On July 10, 2020, Raila Odinga posted a message on Facebook expressing his condolences to the family and friends of Lady Maureen, a talented Ohangla musician who had passed away. However, his message was met with criticism from Kenyans who felt that he was being hypocritical for only speaking out after her death.
Many Kenyans pointed out that Lady Maureen had struggled to get help from Raila and his party, despite composing songs for them. They accused him of being lavish and getting treatment in Dubai, but unable to help local musicians who needed his support.
"You are quick to type R.I.P but when she was alive and needed that help, the party that she gave her best abandoned her. Very sad indeed," said Steve.
"You could afford a Private Jet to Dubai but Lady Maureen has cried for help for many days and you couldn’t help her. Stop hypocrisy," added James.
"As the norm goes when someone dies even kings will come for his or her send off but when they are still alive nobody cares. She composed various songs for you but you kept quiet like a dying river on her rescue, now that she’s died is when you show pretence? Shameless and nepotic Dinosaur," said Prince Charles.
"Raila Odinga is a true example of the current batch of friends we have today. What the late lacked was proper medication which I am quite sure, Raila and the co would have catered for. They will be silent when you need them most but pretend to care once you are dead. They will come together and contribute millions for your burial. Please we need to mourn our heroes and heroines when they are still alive," said Odhiambo.
It was confirmed that Lady Maureen passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 3am in Uriri, Migori, where she was recuperating after being discharged from hospital last week.
