The video of a relative who arrived at Raila Odinga’s funeral with bread in his pocket is causing humor on the Internet

• Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died while receiving treatment in India on October 15
• His funeral service in Bondo, Siaya county, was attended by many supporters who came to pay their last respects
• Among the mourners, an old man stood out with his lunch that he had prepared for himself

As family, friends, and Kenyans continue to mourn him Raila Odingavideos from his funeral have continued to circulate online.

The former Prime Minister died while being treated in India and was buried on Sunday, October 19

His funeral drew huge crowds from the time his body arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), to the viewing ceremony. KasaraniNairobi, then Kisumu.

During the funeral service held BondoSiaya county, supporters filled the stadium, many coming to pay their last respects to the deceased hero.

Because of the large crowd and the long service that was expected to include many speeches, some Kenyans knew they might be without food for several hours.

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What did the old man do in Siaya?

However, an old man caught the attention of many online after a video was circulated showing him with lunch in his pocket.

The old man, who was wearing a clean gray suit, was not ready to let hunger interfere with his time to participate in the funeral.

He had put a whole loaf of bread in the side pocket of his jacket and stood behind the press team, raising his head to try to see what was happening on stage.

He looked calm but thoughtful, walking slowly with his hands behind his back.

The video created a stir online, with many recognizing his sincerity in crying for Raila, even in the midst of hunger.

Kenyans comment on the video of an old man seen with bread in his pocket during Raila’s funeral

The video of the old man with bread in his pocket sparked a mix of laughter and heartfelt reactions online, with people mocking his preparation and also expressing admiration for his courage.

Jaramogi Allan Ofula:
“At Bondo, the mourners came prepared! The old man has put a whole loaf of bread in his jacket pocket, he is ready to fight hunger with one or two pieces while crying for Baba. The pain of losing Dad will not overcome him, and hunger will not overcome him. But these days, is bread the least expensive food, or does the old man carry a ‘freedom bag’ in his jacket? Awuoro!”

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Manyi Joze:
“It’s important to plan, hunger doesn’t even have time to prepare!”

Boom Jared:
“The old man is ready, you may find he has sugar in his left pocket.”

Crucifixa Abwory:
“He knew there would be a crowd, and hunger doesn’t matter.”

Mca Pish Mgunner Chingwe:
“If he loses consciousness, people will say he was Dad’s friend, that’s why he fell, but the truth is that it’s just hunger.”

Winslaus Simiyu:
“Guys, at home, you’ve calmed down a bit. You see your old man surfing the internet.”

Evans Neruda:
“This old man has come to cry with a sincere heart. He will not care about the meat, he is here for the Father.”

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