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A wave of emotion swept through Nyayo National Stadium on Friday during the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga when the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Bondo, Rt. Rev. Prof. David Kodia, delivered a powerful and confrontational sermon.
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Standing before thousands of mourners waving flags, twigs, and white handkerchiefs, Bishop Kodia’s message cut through the stillness of the stadium — a passionate call for justice, integrity, and renewal in Kenya.
“When we proclaim the word, we should not be fearful,” he declared firmly. “The word must have the power to transform and renew our strength — to liberate this country from those looting it, from the counties to every corner.”
His words instantly ignited the crowd. Cheers, whistles, and chants filled the air as mourners rose to their feet in thunderous applause. Many shouted “Amen!” and “Preach, Bishop!” as the preacher pressed on.
“I want us to make a covenant with the people of Kenya,” Bishop Kodia continued. “If anyone here — whether a governor, an MCA, or whoever — has looted this country, know that you stand to be condemned.”
The crowd roared even louder, waving handkerchiefs and clapping in agreement. The moment turned from quiet mourning into a defiant reflection on the state of the nation — grief mingling with calls for moral reckoning.
Turning his attention back to the late opposition leader, Bishop Kodia paid tribute to Raila’s lifelong fight for justice and equality.
“When we speak of a man of Raila Amollo Odinga’s stature,” he said, “we see in him the unfinished struggles for justice, peace, and reconciliation — and a true sense of Kenyanhood at the center of it all.”
His moving words struck a deep chord among leaders, clergy, and ordinary citizens in attendance, echoing Raila’s vision of a fair and united Kenya.
As Bishop Kodia concluded with a blessing — “May God lift you all as we bid farewell to Baba” — the stadium fell into emotional silence, many wiping away tears.
The sermon, though brief, became one of the defining moments of the day — a fusion of mourning and moral awakening that captured the spirit of Raila Odinga’s legacy.
