A delegation of Principal Secretaries pose for a picture after meeting ODM leader and Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Odinga/HANDOUT

Health Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga led his
counterparts in paying a courtesy call on ODM leader and Siaya Senator Dr Oburu
Odinga in a show of solidarity with the Odinga family following recent
bereavements.

The meeting was convened to console with the family following
the demise of Raila Amolo Odinga and Beryl Odinga.

The delegation of PSs also joined the family in marking what
would have been Baba’s 81st birthday, reflecting on his life and contribution
to Kenya’s political history.

In a statement, the delegation said the visit was meant to “express solidarity with the Odinga family during this difficult moment,” and to stand with them as they commemorated
the late statesman’s legacy.

Oburu welcomed the delegation and thanked the Principal
Secretaries for what he described as a thoughtful and respectful gesture.

He used the occasion to offer guidance to the senior
government officials, urging them to remain focused on their responsibilities
in public service.

“Dr Oburu Odinga thanked the Principal Secretaries for the
gesture and offered counsel on the importance of diligence, performance, and
delivery of results in the execution of their respective mandates,” the
statement said.

He reminded the officials of the expectations placed on them
as accounting and policy leaders within government, stressing that effective
service delivery and accountability were essential to meeting the needs of
Kenyans.

The visit brought together Principal Secretaries drawn from a
wide range of government departments, underscoring the cross-sectoral nature of
the delegation.

Those present included Oluga, Judy Pareno, Principal
Secretary for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, and Stephen
Isaboke, EBS, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications.

Others in attendance were Carren Agengo, Principal Secretary
for Children Services; Dr Caroline Karugu, Principal Secretary for East African
Community Affairs; Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak, Principal Secretary for Science,
Research and Innovation; and Cyrell Odede, Principal Secretary for Public
Investment.

The delegation also included Aden Millah, Principal
Secretary for Maritime Affairs; Michael Lenasalon, Principal Secretary for
Devolution; Dr Bonface Makokha, Principal Secretary for Economic Planning; and
Regina Ombam, Principal Secretary for Trade.

The courtesy call came against the backdrop of national
reflection on the life and legacy of Raila, whose influence in Kenya’s politics
spanned decades and whose role in democratic reforms remains widely
acknowledged.

The engagement was described as both a moment of condolence
and reflection, as well as an opportunity for senior public servants to receive
counsel from a veteran political leader on leadership, service and
responsibility in government.

Raila died on October 15, 2025, at the age of 80, during a
trip to India for medical treatment.

The former prime minister suffered a heart attack, the
Devamatha Hospital in the southern Indian state of Kerala.