ODM leader Raila Odinga says he will take care of the family of Barack Onyango,the slain cop who served as Ida Odinga’s bodyguard .
Raila made the promise during the burial of Barack Onyango.
The burial was held in his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya county on Friday.
Raila said that he will ensure the deceased’s children access education to completion.
“Barack has left behind a young wife, he has very young children.
“I promise to take care of his wife and the children, we will educate them until they are done with their studies,” he said
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Barack was fatally shot on the night of October 13, 2022.
The incident happened in his rented house at Victoria Gardens Estate, Riat area within Kisumu County.
Collins Okundi, is alleged to have confronted Barack who was in the company of a lady and another male friend.
Okundi is a manager at a club in Kisumu.
Barack was shot twice in the head and died on the spot.
During the incident, Barack’s friend Donar Kajwang was also shot in the leg.
Eye witnesses told the police that the shooting resulted from a dispute over a woman.
Okundi is in custody following the murder of the slain officer.