Caption for the landscape image: From GSU who guarded Raila in prison to MP Friday, October 17, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Kisauni Member of Parliament Rashid Bedzimba at Bunge Tower in Nairobi on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group By Eric Matara Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Kisauni MP Rashid Bedzimba first interacted with Mr Odinga at the Naivasha Maximum Security Prison.At the time, he was guarding Mr Odinga who was in detention, after the attempted 1982 coup. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is credited for shaping the careers of many of Kenyans. He identified promising greenhorns and mentored them to become successful politicians striding the ever shifting terrain. PREMIUM Revealed: Intelligence brief that saw Raila viewing moved to Kasarani With the President expected at Parliament, it meant security officers had to be at the top of officials' game. PREMIUM Court dismisses petition to stop Raila’s burial Petitioner Michael Onyango Otieno claimed the planned 72-hour burial period violated Luo customs. PREMIUM Raila Odinga: A life lived in defiance of silence He had become a living symbol of Kenya's unrealised promise. PREMIUM Raila’s Will: Bury me within 72 hours The first shock was that he was gone. The second came hours later. According to family members and State House officials, he left a clear directive: that he wished to be interred within 72 hours... Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Revealed: Intelligence brief that saw Raila viewing moved to Kasarani With the President expected at Parliament, it meant security officers had to be at the top of officials' game.
PREMIUM Court dismisses petition to stop Raila’s burial Petitioner Michael Onyango Otieno claimed the planned 72-hour burial period violated Luo customs.
PREMIUM Raila Odinga: A life lived in defiance of silence He had become a living symbol of Kenya's unrealised promise.
PREMIUM Raila’s Will: Bury me within 72 hours The first shock was that he was gone. The second came hours later. According to family members and State House officials, he left a clear directive: that he wished to be interred within 72 hours...
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
