Saturday, October 18, 2025 - Lengo Karissa, the man who made headlines in 2014 for striking Raila Odinga with a walking stick during a public event, has come forward with a heartfelt apology following the former Prime Minister’s death.
Speaking on Friday, October 17th, Karissa
expressed deep regret over the incident and revealed that he had long hoped to
meet Raila in person to apologize - but never got the chance.
“I know he is now deceased, but I still ask for forgiveness.
Raila was a great leader who should be emulated.”
“Even to his family, they should not worry. They are also
heroes,” he said.
The incident occurred in Kwale County during a cultural
event where Raila and then-Governor Salim Mvurya were dancing.
Karissa approached and struck them with a walking stick
before being subdued by security.
He was later arrested and charged with causing disturbance
and bodily harm, but released on a Ksh2,500 bond.
The case was eventually dropped after Raila personally
forgave him, a gesture Karissa says he will never forget.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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