Editor's Review

Ida Odinga's bodyguard, Barrack Otieno Oduor, was shot dead on Friday morning, October 14.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has come under heavy criticism following the death of the bodyguard of his wife Ida Odinga.

Ida’s bodyguard, Barrack Otieno Oduor, was shot dead on Friday morning, October 14, in an entertainment joint in Kisumu.

After his death, Raila took to his social media pages on Friday to share details of his meeting with India's new High Commissioner to Kenya, Namgya Khampa, at his home.

The ODM leader said that they discussed the strong bonds and ties between India and Kenya even as he shared photos of the meeting. Ida was also present at the meeting.

Raila Odinga with his wife Ida Odinga and India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Namgya Khampa.

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"The strong bond and ties between our nations formed the core of our discussion as we hosted India's new High Commissioner to Kenya, Namgya Khampa. We wish her all the best as she begins her tour of duty in Nairobi," Raila stated.

The post, however, seemed to irk a section of Kenyans who called on the former Prime Minister to mourn Ida's bodguard.

According to a section of netizens, Raila could have at least publicly mourned the deceased bodyguard instead of sharing the details of his meeting with the Indian High Commissioner to Kenya.

"Raila don't u know the bodyguard attached to ur wife was shot dead this early morning,I haven't seen u talking about it , instead you posting meeting Indian High Commissioner," a netizen said.

Below are some of the reactions as captured by Nairobileo.co.ke.