- There were many people who turned out as former football player Ezekiel Otuoma was buried in Siaya county
- Many mourners pledged to help his loved ones, including paying a fee for his daughter
- His wife, Racheal and his sister were overwhelmed as his body was lowered to its final resting place
Kenyan soccer player Ezekiel Otuoma has been buried in Ramula, Siaya county.
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How was Ezekiel Otuoma buried?
The funeral of the fallen footballer saw many people offering support to his loved ones.
Among the beneficiaries was his daughter, Kimberly Adhiambo.
During the funeral service on Saturday, January 11, Makongeni MCA Peter Imwatok offered condolences from Raila Odinga and other politicians.
Imwatok then volunteered to help Kimberly, a second-grader, complete her secondary education.
“Like MCA of the area, I will take care of his school fees until the fourth form,” he said, amid cheers.
He also promised to meet with the funeral committee to discuss Kimberly's education after high school. More importantly, he gave his daughter Otuoma KSh 20,000 as pocket money.
After the service, his coffin was taken to his final resting place.
Pictures from the graveside showed hundreds of mourners milling about to say goodbye. Flowers were arranged for his family to lay.
His casket was transported to his grave in the back of a truck.
Mourners crushed the car and management had to intervene. Security was tight with several armed police officers standing guard.
All the pallbearers wore football jerseys, paying respect to his will.
The priests prayed and the casket was lowered as Racheal cried. A woman grabbed him from behind.
Otuoma's sister was very sad as she leaned on the white cross.
Kenyans paid tribute to Otuoma by writing:
mikembuchy:
“RIP. It was a tough ride.”
brendahjadoc:
“May God give the family and friends peace and comfort.”
riyahlina:
“May God give Rachel peace that surpasses all human understanding.”
Ezekiel Otuoma's daughter shed tears
In related news, Kimberly broke down while reading her father's eulogy during his emotional funeral.
He had a handkerchief in one hand and wiped his tears as he continued to read the poem.
Two women supported him.
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