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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet

Late Raila Odinga joined with Muslim faithful at the annual Mombasa Governor’s Eid Baraza at Treasury Square, Mombasa.[FILE,Standard]

My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke. Quietly, fury and rage were building up inside me. My chest heaved, and soon, my legs were shaking as I struggled to maintain calmness.

“I am really sorry you were summarily dismissed. I had no say in the matter. Mine was to sign the letter once the board approved your sacking” his words jumped out of his mouth, hitting me like a rock.

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