This archive report was first published on 5 January 2015.
On January 5, 2015, President Uhuru Kenyatta visited former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to condole with his family following the death of their son, Fidel Odinga.
During the visit, Kenyatta assured the family that the government would fully investigate Fidel’s death. The pledge came as the Odinga family continued to mourn the loss of their son, whose death had drawn national attention.
The condolence visit underscored the government’s public commitment to account for the circumstances surrounding the death. Kenyatta’s assurance was aimed at easing concerns from the family and the wider public as questions remained over what had happened.
