The Luhya moment at Jirongo's funeral that we must be alive to

At the funeral of Cyrus Jirongo, something rare happened in Kenyan politics: grief did not dissolve into platitudes; instead, it hardened into truth. Leaders and citizens used the solemnity of death to confront life, power, responsibility, unity, and moral failure.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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At the funeral of Cyrus Jirongo, something rare happened in Kenyan politics: grief did not dissolve into platitudes; instead, it hardened into truth. Leaders and citizens used the solemnity of death to confront life, power, responsibility, unity, and moral failure.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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