Moses Kuria

Dramatic Burials: Moses Kuria Faces the Heat at Murang'a Funeral!

Who knew burials could get so political? Witness how Moses Kuria got chased off stage and what the crowd really wanted to hear!

In a shocking turn of events, Murang’a was the stage for a politically charged burial ceremony that left everyone talking! Recently, the community gathered to mourn the late Mark Gicheru Wainaina, a nominated MCA. However, the atmosphere took a nosedive when Moses Kuria, the senior economic advisor to President William Ruto, found himself facing an unyielding crowd. Instead of offering condolences, Kuria was heckled and ultimately kicked off the podium! Talk about a lack of respect at a solemn occasion.

But it didn’t stop there! Just as Moses Kuria attempted to address the grieving people, a local pastor suddenly burst into song, interrupting his speech. Perhaps the pastor was aiming to lighten the mood, or maybe he just wanted to drown out Kuria's contentious remarks. Meanwhile, the crowd, fueled by grief and perhaps a dash of political discontent, shouted down the speeches not only by Kuria but also by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Imagine a funeral turning into a political rally—only in Kenya!

As the tension mounted, whispers spread among the mourners, with some urging the leaders to read the room—or rather, the crowd. Mourners groaned at the audacity of their leaders, whose speeches were received with disdain. Governor Kang’ata even opted to deliver President Ruto’s condolence message privately to avoid causing further uproar. It was a clear signal: the residents of Murang’a weren’t in the mood to play politics amidst their sorrow.

As the dust settles from this dramatic episode, it’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time funerals have ignited political tensions in Kenya. Such disruptions serve as a reminder that even in death, political grievances are very much alive. As of now, local leaders are left pondering what went wrong in a politically charged environment where respect for the deceased was overshadowed by political sentiments. Who said funerals can’t be a reflection of the ongoing political dynamics?