Students of Ogande Girls High School and their teachers have wailed in great pain after their principal announced the death of former prime minister Raial Odinga in India. After weeks of speculation, Kenyans finally learnt that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader was dead on October 15, and the country was immediately thrown into mourning. In a video shared by Edgar Odhiambo, the headteacher of the girls’ school is seen emotionally breaking the news of Raila aka Baba’s death to the students during a morning assembly.
How did the teachers at Ogande Girls High school react? “We have very sad news in Kenya this morning; that is why you see the teachers are not very happy, and I was unable to dance well today. I would want to say, that Baba Raila is dead,” she said. Ogande Girls High School gate. As soon as the words were out of her mouth, the students were shocked and made noise in unison. It was not easy to calm them as they were wailing, holding onto their heads, and starting to walk away. “The atmosphere quickly turned somber as students are seen in disbelief, some holding their heads while others began to cry. The teacher, struggling to hold back tears, urged the learners to stay calm and pray for the nation during this difficult moment,” said Odhiambo. How did Kenyans react to the story? Pamela Akeyo: “My pupils were literally wailing and I had to calm them down.” Adelide Wafula: “Kuna kagrade 3 huku kanasema hakaendi shule since father nation is dead.” Esther Essy: “This is Ogande girls national school in Homa Bay County.”
Peter Ngwala: “Much love to this school .. Truly Raila was Love.” Moses Onyango Onyango: “Pole sana nyathiwa.” Mercy Atieno: “Wuueeee Hawa watoto Sasa ndo wamenimaliza yawa… uuuuwwwiiiii.” Nyar Gi Dan “Eeeiiyawaa I cried when those students shouted because it’s very painful even in pupils.” Julie Odundo: “Even my 6-year-old son was in disbelief . This one hits differently.” Nick Mouryoh Lepatoiye “Very informal way to convey the message, what the hell is dead, the teacher could have said we are sorry to announce..or for the lose.” Alfred Opiyo: “It’s painful indeed, which school is this.” Benbella Ahura “Kenya has lost.” Andrew Ojwang: “I don’t know but found tears rolling down.” Jaramogi Odinga University student mourns Raila In another story, a young man cracked up Kenyans as he mourned the sudden demise of the ODM party leader with impeccable English. The university student who comes from Siaya county sadly grieved the iconic political leader on TV, and many people could not help but observe that his English was impressive. After his interview landed on social media, it caused great laughter among the masses despite the tough mourning period for most Kenyans.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
