It’s no secret that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s stature transcends borders after he was heroically received in India. During this visit, a significant aspect was the VIP motorcade that Raila received upon his arrival.
In a video seen by kenyans.co.ke and which has surfaced from his recent trip to the South Asian nation, the presidential aspirant is seen being received by a presidential team.
He was flown to the destination in a chopper. A VIP motorcade parked in the vicinity for him. Meanwhile, the state security was at his beck and call.
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In the clip, individuals of Indian descent are also heard addressing him as Baba (father), a common nickname among his fanatical supporters in Kenya. This shows the recognition Raila receives even here.
Dressed in a brown Kaunda shirt and a black pair of pants upon touch down, the former premier had a fleet of five luxurious cars waiting for him, illustrating the VIP treatment Raila received.
Raila made the impromptu visit to India to check on his daughter Rosemary Odinga who is undergoing treatment.
Rosemary, who has suffered from a recurrent eyesight.  problem, has been booked for a procedure known as Ayuverda.
Ayuverda is a a traditional system. It seeks to preserve health and wellness by balancing the body and the spirit.
The treatment is being done at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre in Koothattukulam, India.
The chief doctor at the hospital, Narayanan Namboothiri, was quoted by international sources. He affirmed that Rosemary would be receiving check-ups for a couple of days.
The Former Premier has been missing in action in the political scene for a number of days forcing his Azimio la Umoja movement to hold countrywide rallies in his absence.
The political temperatures in the county have, in the period, taken a notch higher. This has culminated into fiery exchanges between President Uhuru Kenyatta, who supports Raila’s bid, and his deputy William Ruto.
Source-https://www.kenyans.co.ke/
