Sources of Wealth/Business Empire:
The Odinga family’s wealth stems largely from investments and businesses in the energy sector, which he helped establish decades ago. His key known business interests include:
East African Spectre Ltd.: A company he founded in 1971 (originally Standard Processing Equipment Construction & Erection Ltd.) which is the only manufacturer of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in Kenya and a major player in East and Central Africa.
Spectre International Limited: Another company in the energy sector.
Be Energy: The Odinga family holds a substantial stake (about 35%) in this local arm of a multinational oil retailer.
Pan African Petroleum Company.
Real Estate: Including a multi-million-shilling family home in Karen, Nairobi, a holiday home in Mombasa, and the Opoda Ranch in Bondo.
Official Cause of Death
Official Cause of Death: His brother, Oburu Oginga, confirmed that Raila Odinga died from complications related to a blood clot while receiving treatment in India.
Conspiracy Theories:
Despite the family’s clear statement, his death immediately fueled conspiracy theories, a common occurrence for a politician of his stature who was a major opposition figure for decades and had survived detention and turbulent political times. The speculation centered on:
Political Foul Play: Suspicions among his staunch supporters that rival political forces may have been involved in his death or deliberately mishandled his health.
Demands for Answers: General public clamor for “the truth” and greater transparency surrounding his final moments, even though his daughter, Winnie Odinga, was by his side and recounted his passing.
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