- An elderly woman was visibly shattered by the death of Raila Odinga, who met his fate while abroad receiving treatment
- As she followed the politician’s state funeral from her home in Kisumu, her daughter recorded her reaction and shared it online
- Several social media users flocked to the comment section of the video as they shared heartbreaking experiences with their parents since Raila’s death
Kisumu: The death of Raila Odinga, who died in India on Wednesday, October 15, after a cardiac arrest, has affected many in different ways and magnitudes.
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A TikTok user shared a heartbreaking video of her loved one who was deeply affected by Raila’s demise.
The video captured an elderly woman following the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader’s state funeral.
She was watching the service on television as her loved one, Dee NyarJossy, recorded her during the painful moment.
Kisumu lady’s plea to Kenyans in TikTok video
Dee’s mum stood next to the television as she closely followed the service, as seen in the clip.
“Check up on your parents, guys. They are going through a lot,” she captioned the video, which went viral.
Her frail mother looked sorrowful, her face clouded with grief following the demise of the political leader.
Her heart sank as she struggled to come to terms with the sad reality that Raila, an iconic figure, was no more.
Kisumu mum stands still while watching TV
Dee’s mum put her hands behind her back as she quietly watched the television, following the emotional ceremony.
She stood still for a moment, listening intently, almost motionless like a statue.
As the ceremony went on, she changed her position, placing her hands on her hips, still appearing stunned.
She then waved at the television with her right arm while her left hand remained on her hip.
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Family counsellor Jane Murimi Mugo urged loved ones to check on each other oftenly and not when they need something from them or when a tragic incident occurs.
“It is important to call your kin once in a while just to say hi and check how they are. The conversations that stem from such gestures are the ones that build strong bonds. You may land a job opportunity or get invited to a meeting by that simple gesture. Even when you have nothing to talk about, call or text just to keep the bond strong,” she told TUKO.co.ke.
Kenyans react to Dee NyarJossy’s TikTok video
It was a heartbreaking scene, as many social media users noted, taking to the comment section of the post to share their reactions.
Wendy Kimathi:
“My dad has voted for Baba since ’97. Hadi home anaitangwa mtu wa Raila��Tangu juzi anakunywa hadi anazima na haongei na mtu.”
16/05/2025:
“My landlord just passed after seeing Raila’s body in Parliament. That’s when he believed he was really gone.”
Angie:
“My mum is Kikuyu. Analala anasema Baba amemsalimia. She loved him so much. Uku Murang’a alikuwa wa Azimio pekee yake na hakushtuka.”
Hadassa:
“Mimi nakumbuka my mum during elections, after results zimetangazwa hakukula for two days, alishinda akilia. Sasa nampigia simu hashiki, nimecall my bro home, naambiwa amejifungia bedroom tangu jana na hataki kuongea na mtu.”
Grace:
“From yesterday my mum called to confirm if Baba is no more. I said yes. Her phone has been off since then. Nimecall jirani, akasema bado analia… I have to travel to the Coast from Nairobi to see her.”
Eric Odera:
“Ni kama Mungu alikua ananiongelesha nichukue leave ya October juu Raila amepass nikiwa home na my mum… at least I’ve tried to talk to her asiboeke sana. This lady called me last election kuniuliza kama nimepigia Baba kura.”
Nyalego:
“I remember the way my dad would force us to go vote because we were not into politics. He’d say, ‘Wewe enda umark kila mtu umeona ako ODM just so you vote for Baba.’ That’s how we grew to love him.”
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Tearful moments outside JKIA
In another story, Kenyans were emotional as they camped outside the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) waiting to receive the body of Raila.
He was flown from India, where he died while receiving medical treatment.
Tears freely flowed down the cheeks of mourners as they struggled to come to terms with the death of Baba.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
