- Fred Machoka opened up about the hurt he was going through after learning of Raila Odinga’s demise
- The media personality revealed that he was moved by a photo of Winnie Odinga returning her father’s cap to him
- The media personality broke down during a radio livestream, leaving Kenyans to console him
Radio Citizen presenter Fred Machoka has opened up about how hurt he was after learning of Raila Odinga’s death.
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Machoka asked Kenyans to be compassionate to the Odinga family, reminding them that they do not know the pain they were going through behind closed doors.
Machoka sympathises with Odinga family
The media personality noted that they might be courageous while standing next to Raila’s coffin, but deep down, there was unimaginable pain.
He shared that people mourned differently, and some in private.
“You would see either his child, brother, wife or uncle laughing with people… you would think they can laugh when a coffin is right there, but you do not know the pain they feel. People mourn differently,” he said.
Machoka admitted that he never expected Raila to pass away, and as a man, he knew he would be strong after learning of his death.
The radio presenter admitted that he broke down when he saw Winnie handing over her father’s hat to her mother after flying back from India.
Winnie was the child tasked with staying with her father while he received medication in India.
Upon her arrival, she was carrying her father’s synonymous fedora hat, and she handed it over to her mum.
“I was thinking as a man, yes, I knew him, and I never expected him to die and I can be strong… What finished me was when I saw Winnie carrying her father’s hat and bringing it to her mum. I don’t know,,, it was deep. This girl went to India…,” he said amidst tears.
Kenyans comfort Fred Machoka
Here is what they had to say:
Sisuma Edwin:
“Itakuwa sawa Fred… mostly people who have interacted with Baba closely, hawaezi amini,we are here for a season and once we have accomplished our mission and purpose we are redirected to other forms of existence.”
Henry Magomere:
“The enigma has gone uncle let baba rest easy.”
Denzel Luga
“The helm is silent, the voice now still. I return this crown of duty, worn in honor, surrendered in valor. Let it rest where memory endures.” You are simply irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Raila Odinga the Enigma of Kenyan politics #
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Did Winnie Odinga break her social media silence?
In other news, the former prime minister’s daughter broke her social media silence to mourn Raila.
She shared a series of photos on her Instagram page of her speaking during her father’s funeral service.
Kenyans comforted her with touching messages
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
