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EXCLUSIVE: Fidel's first wife Shiru speaks out after 'seedless' remark from Oburu Odinga

Fidel and Veronica Wanjiru
The late Fidel with Shiru during their Traditional marriage ceremony   Photo: Courtesy

Fidel Odinga marriage to Veronica Wanjiru (Shiru) was an almost Shakespearean love story. His father and grandfather were the de-facto leaders of the Luo, who, since independence, have fought bitter political duels with the Kikuyu.

The nuptials electrified the nation with Fidel towering protectively over the gorgeous Wanjiru during Ngurario the Agikuyu traditional marriage ceremony, where the Odinga clan was led by Dr Oburu Odinga. Would this marriage narrow the gulf between the two feuding communities?

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