Raila Odinga memorial: Nuru Okanga recalls how late ODM leader paid his dowry

• Nuru Okanga made a surprise confession about Raila Odinga at the late ODM leader’s very first anniversary memorial occasion on October 14
• The staunch Raila fan exposed that the late political leader personally intervened in his marital relationship in a deeply individual method
• Okanga likewise dealt with claims that he betrayed Raila by signing up with Edwin Sifuna’s camp after the leader’s death

Nuru Okanga had the crowd at Raila Odinga’s very first anniversary memorial holding on his every word after dropping an individual confession that no one saw coming.

Speaking at the outside night occasion on 14 October 2026, the recognized ODM follower exposed that Raila Odinga personally paid his bride-to-be rate, totaling up to KSh 200,000.

According to Okanga, the late leader approached him straight, asked whether he had a lady he wished to wed, and when Okanga stated he had actually not yet paid dowry, Raila merely informed him to send it and handed him the cash.

“Raila Odinga mwenyewe. Aliniuliza. Ukona msichana wangu. Ulimtolea maari. Nikasema hapana Baba. 200,000. Peleka,” Okanga stated to the crowd, drawing loud responses from observers, a few of whom illuminated the night with phone flashlights.

Raila’s peaceful acts of kindness

The clip, shared on TikTok by Dallas Media, rapidly spread out throughout social networks as Kenyans resonated with the image of Raila as a guy who appeared for normal individuals in personal manner ins which seldom made headings.

Okanga likewise took a jab at those who had actually not yet paid dowry for the females they deal with, drawing laughter from the crowd as he contrasted their scenarios with his own, now-settled marital affairs.

Okanga counters at betrayal claims

Okanga likewise utilized the minute to attend to allegations that he had actually turned his back on Raila’s tradition by moving into Edwin Sifuna’s political camp after Raila’s death.

He was emphatic that he had actually not betrayed Baba, insisting he waited the ODM leader up until the very end.

He explained that Raila himself had actually motivated his fans to exercise their flexibility, consisting of the liberty to support any prospect, sign up with any celebration, or go any place they selected.

“Baba alikuwa nasema ya kwamba uko na freedom ya kufanya kitu yoyote,” he stated, utilizing that as the basis for his political options after Raila’s death.

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Kenyans flooded the remarks with their own memories of Raila’s kindness. Here are a few of the responses from social networks users:

@KRUZ254(AIRBNB) stated:

“Raila was a father to many.”

@Nyotsz stated:

“Apparently Raila helped so many people, but never did Raila claim to have helped anyone. The common propaganda narrative was that Raila Odinga alikua mkono gamu. Now we know the truth.”

@Qutesue stated:

“Hata mimi Raila Odinga paid my conference fee and air ticket to and from South Africa to a tune of 380K. Long live Agwambo.”

@AmaniRepublik stated:

“Leo wako sober wote kwa bunge.”

@tytooo stated:

“Huku. Come back ni instant.🤪🤣🤣🤣”

Did Nuru present his other half openly?

In other places, Okanga and his partner, Imelda, turned heads by marching in matching, elegant clothing throughout his homecoming event in Kakamega.

Throughout the occasion, where Okanga likewise happily got his KCPE certificate, he credited his spouse as his individual stylist and applauded her for keeping him well-dressed.

Imelda reciprocated the love by revealing her deep love for him and providing true blessings for his political goals ahead of the 2027 elections.

Source: TUKO.co.ke