Senior gov't PSs pay condolence visit to ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga

The delegation conveyed messages of sympathy and solidarity to Dr Oburu Odinga, acknowledging the profound personal loss to the Odinga family and their enduring contribution to Kenya’s public life.

Among those present were Dr Fredrick Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services; Judy Naiyai Pareno, Principal Secretary for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs; CPA Caren Ageng’o Achieng, Principal Secretary for Children Welfare Services; Stephen Isaboke, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications; Dr Caroline Wanjiru Karugu, Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs; Regina Akoth Ombam, Principal Secretary for Trade; Dr Boniface Makokha, Principal Secretary for Economic Planning; Michael Lenasalon, Principal Secretary for Devolution; Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak, Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation; Aden Abdi Millah, Principal Secretary for Shipping and Maritime Affairs; and Cyrell Wagunda Odede, Principal Secretary for Public Investment and Assets Management.

Beyond conveying condolences, the meeting also reflected on national leadership and public service, with discussions centring on the importance of sustained and effective service delivery to Kenyans. 

The leaders reiterated that this focus aligns with the vision espoused by the late Raila Amolo Odinga, particularly as articulated in the bipartisan framework under the Broad Based Government  and subsequent cooperation between ODM and the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Dr Oburu Odinga and the visiting Principal Secretaries insisted their shared commitment to supporting President William Ruto’s government in delivering tangible development outcomes across the country. 

They noted that Principal Secretaries, as accounting officers and policy implementers, have a central role in translating national priorities into measurable impact for citizens.