- The Memorial Worship of Fula Chebikati was held at Citam Church in Karen on March 5, where sadness hit the family
- Her daughter shared a short, emotional smile as she looked at her father's body in Lee's
- Families and friends gave sincere respect during the ceremony, with a feeling of losing mourners
The unconscious situation hit the family of the former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Fula chebikati When they looked at his body for the last time.
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What was the situation when looking at Chebikati's body?
The family seemed to be immersed in thought when they paid their last respects at Lee's mortuary in Nairobi ahead of a reminder at Citam Karen church on March 5.
Standing sadly, his daughter Rachel Chebikati looked at her father for a short time, her face shining with a sudden smile, she might remember the good moments she celebrated together.
In a video shared online, Rachel and her younger brother Emmanuel seem to look into the coffin before whispering a few words.
Shortly afterwards, Emmanuel holds his sister's hand, and then they walk together as they leave.
The former Kenyan, Mercy Kwamboka, told TUKO.co.ke that it is normal for a person to smile during sadness.
“When you are in pain, sometimes you can't control your emotions. He may have been smiling, but feelings vary. Please find comfort knowing that he is in a good place,” Kwamboka explained.
Kenyans comforting Chebatati Children
Some Kenyans felt that Rachel's smile was a way to hide her agony.
Maurine Nyaminya:
“God comfort them … the pain of losing a parent is heavy. Be good or bad … that smile is full of sadness.”
Samuel Mate:
“Kenyans may see his face happy, but inside he knows the pain. He knows how to control his emotions even if the situation is heavy.”
Rebecca Kinyua:
“Maybe he has stress, it's not unusual.”
Chirry Samm:
“He is still in a state of disbelief. Wait after the funeral then the truth will begin to fully enters him.. “
When did Chebikati die?
Chebikati died on Thursday, February 20, undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
Former Chairman of IEBC He was in an intensive care unit (ICU) for about a week before he died.
Initially, he was receiving treatment at home, but when his condition worsened, he was admitted to Nairobi Hospital where he struggled and eventually died.
According to his family, in 2024 he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had twice undergoing surgery before his condition began to weaken earlier this year.
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