{
  "id": 14040742,
  "title": "Maurice Ogeta recalls two times Raila nearly slapped his drivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/maurice-ogeta-recalls-two-times-raila-nearly-slapped-his-drivers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T20:37:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/maurice-ogeta-recalls-two-times-raila-nearly-slapped-his-drivers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maurice Ogeta, a close bodyguard to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, recounted two instances where the opposition leader nearly slapped his drivers for not respecting presidential motorcades. Speaking on October 12, 2026, Ogeta revealed a softer side of Raila that many Kenyans were unaware of, despite the latter's contentious political battles.\n\nOgeta explained that while Raila could be vocal about political disagreements and power-sharing arrangements, his private demeanor showed respect for established institutions. He witnessed Raila nearly slap a driver on at least two occasions, warning the driver not to endanger the motorcade. Raila emphasized that stopping for the presidential convoy was not about any particular individual president but about respecting the office itself.\n\nThe former Prime Minister intervened when his drivers appeared ready to pass by a sitting president's motorcade, insisting that the vehicle had to stop, regardless of the occupant. Ogeta described Raila's firm stance on the matter, highlighting the distinction between criticizing a president politically and ignoring the institution of the presidency. His recollections underscore the importance of respecting state protocols, even amidst political rivalries.",
  "summary": "Maurice Ogeta, a long-time close bodyguard of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has recalled two occasions when the opposition leader nearly slapped drivers for failing to respect presidential motorcades. Speaking in an interview on Monday, October 12, 2026, Ogeta said the incidents revealed a side of Raila that many Kenyans rarely saw, despite […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}