NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has questioned the circumstances surrounding the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, joining a growing political push for greater scrutiny of the circumstances of his final illness and death.

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Gachagua raised a series of questions about Raila’s final treatment and the events surrounding his death while delivering his highly anticipated “Ruto at 4” assessment of President William Ruto’s administration on Tuesday.

He questioned why Raila’s personal doctors were allegedly denied access to him during his final hours, why doctors associated with Nairobi West Hospital were involved in his treatment and why, according to his account, medical advice against travelling was disregarded.

Gachagua also questioned the decision to fly Raila to India by private jet and the circumstances surrounding his treatment there.

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He further asked why there had been no postmortem and who authorised decisions concerning Raila’s final medical arrangements.

The former Deputy President said the questions surrounding Raila’s death deserved answers, while also questioning circumstances surrounding other prominent deaths.

Gachagua’s remarks come amid renewed calls from opposition leaders for a public inquiry into Raila’s death.

In February, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka called for a public inquest, citing remarks by Siaya Governor James Orengo that he said had raised questions over whether Raila died peacefully or was killed.

Speaking at a rally in Kisii, Kalonzo said he was troubled by Orengo’s comments in Kakamega suggesting that Raila may not have died of natural causes.

“The way James Orengo talked about him in Kakamega and said there’s a possibility Raila Odinga was killed… We are saying we want an open inquest so that we know the truth — whether Raila died peacefully or he was killed,” Kalonzo said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya