- Ruth Odinga seemed very angry after a politician arrived late and caused violence at the funeral of her sister Beryl Achieng’
- A section of Kenyans expressed anger against Ruth and told her that ridicule and noise were part of Raila Odinga’s life whenever he came to events
- The MP later clarified his statements and accused critics of denying him the opportunity to mourn his late sister.
The funeral of Beryl Odinga, the sister of the late former prime minister Raila Amolo Odinga, was going well until the newly elected ODM Member of Parliament arrived in the middle of the funeral.
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Achieng’ died of cancer on November 25 and was buried at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi there BondoSiaya county.
In many funerals, politicians are often welcomed with confidence, while others continue to associate it with politics when they speak to the public.
What happened when Ruth was praising Beryl Odinga?
However, the representative of Kisumu women Ruth Odinga he was very angry when the politician arrived late at the funeral and was greeted with noise.
The incident happened while he was paying respects to his late sister, forcing him to stop his speech until the mourners calmed down.
Despite his anger, the politician continued walking, greeting his colleagues.
Once calm was restored, Ruth warned that such behavior was shameful and unacceptable, especially at the funeral of a peaceful woman who had never participated in politics.
“We had hoped that we would perform her last rites in the peace she loved until some political actors decided to use the opportunity to show their political muscles, arriving at the end and causing unnecessary violence. This was a shame. Beryl is a special person, a woman who loved without compromise. She loved peace, and at the same time, she was energetic,” he explained.
Following these remarks, some Kenyans criticized Ruth, reminding her that her late brother, a former ODM party leader, would also arrive late at the funeral and sometimes cause violence.
Others claimed that sarcasm and loud reception were part of Raila’s presence at events, including funerals, and people were used to it.
At the same time, many Kenyans comforted Ruth, realizing the pain she was going through after she described her close relationship with her late sister.
“For me, it was very difficult because, apart from the blood we shared, he was the only older brother around me when I was growing up. I choose to celebrate my sister, who held my hand as an older sister should,” he said.
How did Ruth Odinga respond after criticism?
A few hours later, Ruth responded to the response, clarifying that her remarks were not directed at anyone in particular.
He further accused his critics of denying him the opportunity to mourn his sister.
“I have never mentioned anyone in particular. Stop the destruction. You have denied me the opportunity to mourn my sister in peace,” he said.
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What did Ida Odinga say to the aggressive youth?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported how Raila’s widow, Ida Odingahe quarreled with young people believed to be from JOOST for making noise at the party.
He said that they were not interested in the politics they played, as it is said that they were accompanied by various politicians at the event.
Ida begged them to keep quiet or leave as they had nothing to do with the deceased, whose ceremony was going well before it was interrupted.
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