Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered free transport for mourners going for the burial of the late James Oduor Radido alias Odu Cobra.
The philanthropic Governor stated the county offered a helping hand to ensure that the popular Cobra is given a decent send off.
“No amount equates the life and talent we have lost but we pray for strength and hope in this trying time the family to find comfort.
“Last night together with the Nairobi Sports Management Board we have extended a hand to the farewell preparations at the 2nd football tournament in Ziwani in COBRA's memory after Strathmore's tournament thereby giving a total of ksh250,000,” Sonko posted on Facebook.
Cobra will be laid to rest on 2nd February 2019 at Ukwala in Ugenya Sub-county, Siaya.
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The wife of the late James Oduor Radido aka Cobra, Diana Otieno is comforted by a relative after viewing the body at memorial service at All Saints Cathedral. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]
The Gor Mahia fanatic died in the January 15 terror attack at the luxurious dusitD2 hotel building.
On the fateful day, Odu who worked at the LG Electronics shop located at 14 Riverside complex reported to work as usual.
At 3pm, he left his workplace to prepare for his birthday celebration, which was slated for the following day - the 16th of January on Wednesday.
His close friend Dennis Mogendi and teammate at the fans-constituted Hippos FC, say the lively man met his death on his way out of the building.
Until his demise, which came on the eve of his 35th birthday, Odu, who was born and raised in Nairobi’s Kariokor Estate, lived in Kabete.
He was a husband and father of two kids.
The late James Oduor Radido. [Courtesy]
