Raila’s bodyguard Ogetta recounts chilling abduction ordeal
Maurice Ogeta, a former bodyguard for Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, has publicly recounted his abduction by armed men in July 2023. He described being confronted by five gunmen while waiting for his vehicle to be cleaned near Nairobi Hospital.
Why it matters
The account highlights ongoing concerns regarding political security and extrajudicial actions involving high-profile figures in Kenya.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta /SCREENGRAB The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta, has recounted how armed men abducted him as he waited for a vehicle to be washed near Nairobi Hospital.
Speaking to KTN, Ogeta recalled the incident happened on July 19, 2023 at a time when Raila was unwell and had been admitted to the hospital after developing an infection that left him sneezing frequently and unable to speak properly.
According to Ogeta, Raila had initially planned to visit the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi, before his team persuaded him to seek medical attention.
“On this specific day, my boss was at Nairobi Hospital, and we had to plan with the doctor to have him admitted. He had some infection, was sneezing a lot and had lost his voice,” Ogeta recounted.
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