Speeches at late Education CS George Magoha’s funeral were disrupted for minutes after the arrival of Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
The Education CS Ezekiel Machogu had to stop his speech during Raila’s arrival due to the cheers from the crowds.
Instead, the DJ had to play music to give Raila time to enter the venue and pay his respect to the late Magoha.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga , donned in Luo traditional attire arrives in Yala for the funeral service of Prof. George Magoha pic.twitter.com/qqmASghZnC
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The MC had a hard time to bring calm to the excited crowds before the speeches continued.
Raila arrived at Magoha’s burial ceremony at Odera Akang’o Campus with a multitude donned in traditional mourning regalia, holding a shield, fly whisk and a spear.
He chanted Luo dirges in praise of the late public servant.
Local mourners jerked themselves in excitement as Raila performed the Luo funeral rituals.
The Kochia Traditional Dancers accompanied him with pomp and color.
The dancers continued with their performance as the various dignitaries continued to pay tribute.
Raila later returned to the main tent clad in a blue suit and a large fedora hat.
Raila was accompanied by his spouse Ida Odinga.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta was also received overwhelmingly with cheers from the public.
Magoha passed away on January 24 at the Nairobi Hospital aged 71.
