- Chief of the Chief Agostino Odongo returned the gifts made by MP Peter Nabulindo and former Minister Rashid Echesa
- Speaking at a separate funeral, his son Echesa called on his father and other politicians involved to address the issues surround
- The teenager emphasized that the company was set up to create youth jobs while focusing on how the ongoing challenges had adversely affected them
Kakamega – The family of the late Chief Agostino Odongo is still suffering from pain and shock caused by chaos that broke out during his funeral in Matungu.
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The incident, allegedly involving supporters of MP Peter Nabulindo and former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa, hampered the intended event.
The traumatic situation spread during the funeral and forced the sad family to leave the scene with their father's body.
Eyewitnesses reported the events of the seats being fired, the tents collapsed and various assets were destroyed. The fighting is reported to involve armed men who were carrying knives and other raw weapons, causing several injuries.
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The family expressed deep sadness, condemning the violence and noting that Nabulindo and Echesa were close friends of the late chief.
“We didn't expect them to act in a way like this during mourning,” They said.
Meanwhile, following the funeral, Chief Odongo's children decided to repatriate the cattle and Ksh 65,000, which had been fueled by the two leaders.
Rashid Echesa's baby warns him after a mess
Surprisingly, Echesa's son spoke in Ebumulembwa Village, West Mumias County, at the funeral of Elder Simon Olando, and expressed regret to a sad family while phoning his father for allegedly sparking a riot.
Addressing the crowd, he said:
“The path you go through, I went through it before, so I understand the pain you are experiencing right now. I lost my grandfather previously, but not the end of life. , but I will talk anyway. ”
In addition, the boy called on the politicians linked to resolving issues related to Mumias Sugar or otherwise failed in the 2032 elections.
“Father, you, the other man is called Mbuyu, and Governor Barasa – Come 2032, I tell you, the mess you have caused will cost you. .
Family in Kakamega is fined KSh 1.5m for damage
Meanwhile, Shan Events, which distributed equipment for the funeral of Chief Odongo, has asked the family to pay compensation within two weeks. The company warned that if it was disobedient, it would result in legal action.
The organizers of the event blamed the family for not providing adequate safety at the funeral, which they claim to have contributed to violence and destruction.
Among the damaged items include eight KSh 640,000 LED screens, four KSh 320,000 speakers, KSh 150,000 KSh, and VIP seats worth KSh 160,000, resulting in a total loss of more than KSh 1.5 million .
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