Oburu Odinga, Raila Odinga’s brother, has openly addressed how he desires to die and the cancer he has been suffering from.
The 79-year-old Siaya Senator stated that he does not want a terrible death in which he strives to stay alive.
According to recent reports from a reliable source, Oburu Odinga expressed his desire for his death to be unexpected by his family members.
“Death is painful to the bereaved family. But I wish for one that is less painful to me,” he explained.
Oburu described a death fantasy in which he falls asleep and does not wake up the next morning.
“The best death is one where you do not have to struggle. It is what I am wishing for,” the legislator said.
He made the revelation at the burial of Stanley Aluma, the father of Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, at Ndiru Village in the constituency of Homa Bay Town.
Oburu described the deceased as a boyhood buddy with whom he shared many wonderful times, including swimming at Koginag Beach in Lake Victoria.
They attended Ogande Primary School and sat in the same class.
Dr Odinga stayed with a teacher at the school, while Aluma resided with his parents in Rodi Kopany.
According to Aluma’s family, the older gentleman died of diabetes complications.
He died on October 4 after collapsing during his routine everyday activity.
Dr. Oburu stated that he, too, suffers from the same condition as Aluma and is aware of the health complications that come with it.
The former East African Legislative Assembly member has been struggling to walk at his age, particularly when attending political events.
The former finance assistant minister in the grand coalition government has an aide who assists him when he moves up and down the stairs.
Oburu stated that he does not want to annoy his family members as he nears death.
“Getting to a point where you have to be helped to get to the toilet when sick is something I wish will not happen to men. Reaching such stages adds burden to family members,” Dr Odinga said.
He has also previously served as Bondo MP, and a lawmaker at the East African Assembly (EALA).
