Winnie Odinga Breaks Down in Tears as Coster Ojwang Pays Tribute to Raila at Kisumu Event

Winnie Odinga, Raila's lastborn daughter, broke down in tears during a tribute to her late father at a Kisumu eventComedian Coster Ojwang delivered the emotional tribute that left Winnie visibly shaken and fighting to keep her composureA video of the moment went viral online, with Kenyans flooding the comments to comfort the grieving daughterPAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Winnie Odinga could barely hold it together at a Fisherman's Experience event in Kisumu, where comedian Coster Ojwang delivered a heartfelt tribute to her father, the late opposition icon Raila Odinga.

Kenyans on social media comforted Winnie Odinga, with many of them admitting the video reduced them to tears as well. Photos: Idahdee5, Raila Odinga. Source: UGCA video of the moment captured Winnie, Raila's lastborn daughter, visibly struggling to keep her composure as the tribute unfolded. She fought hard to hold back her tears, though the emotion on her face was impossible to miss. The former PM's daughter burst into tears and was at some point seen wiping tears as Coster Ojwang comforted her.

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The clip quickly made the rounds online, resonating deeply with many Kenyans who themselves continue to grieve the elder Odinga. Viewers flooded the comment section with messages of solidarity and comfort for Winnie, many of them admitting the video reduced them to tears as well.

Winnie shared a recap of events from the emotional event, thanking Coster for the great song.

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As one of Raila's most recognised children, Winnie has often been at the centre of public events honouring her father's legacy. The Kisumu gathering was another such occasion, bringing together people whose lives were touched by the veteran politician.

For many in attendance and watching online, Winnie's raw emotion served as a reminder that behind the public tributes is a daughter still navigating a very personal loss. The warmth and solidarity shown by Kenyans in the comments section reflected just how deeply Raila's passing continues to affect people across the country.

In another story, TUKO.co.ke highlighted facts about Winnie Odinga’s visit to Kang’o ka Jaramogi, where elders offered her counsel and symbolically coronated her.

The gathering gave community members a chance to share words they never got to say to Raila Odinga before his death, as the family prepared to mark his first anniversary.

Caren Nyota (Entertainment editor) Caren Nyota is the Head of Entertainment Desk at TUKO.co.ke with 11 years of experience in print and digital media. Previously, she worked as an editor at Mpasho.co.ke, The Star Kenya and as a features and investigative reporter at Radio Africa Group. Have an extraordinary story to share with Caren? Email: [email protected].