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In a moment that stunned attendees and drew eyes across the nation, Bishop Allan Kodia used Raila Odinga’s state funeral pulpit today to denounce Kenya’s corrupt political class, declaring “we condemn you” to rulers he accused of betrayal and self-interest.
His speech, unexpected in its bluntness, injected raw political edge into an occasion meant for reverence.
From Eulogy to Exposé — The Bishop Breaks Silence.
The climax of Bishop Kodia’s sermon came as the state funeral’s religious service unfolded at Nyayo Stadium. Midway through his address, he paused, his tone shifting from tribute to indictment: “Your graves will not be decorated stateside, your names will not be chanted in streets. We see your greed. We know your thefts. We condemn you.”
He named no individuals directly, but the implications hung heavy in the air — a rebuke to those in government who have, in Kenya’s public discourse, been accused of looting public coffers and betraying ideals.
The crowd responded with murmurs, some applause. Media crews pivoted, capturing the moment as political theater intruded on mourning.
Why This Moment Matters.
This was not a standard eulogy. In one of the most watched public gatherings in Kenya’s recent history, Bishop Kodia — a spiritual figure — seized the moral high ground to challenge the political order. His words reframed the funeral from a closure event into a moral reckoning.
It signals several shifts:Moral pressure on politicians: Kodia’s role as spiritual authority gives weight to his accusations, complicating how leaders present themselves in public mourning.
Religious voice in political narrative: The pulpit becomes a platform for political contest — in a way that is rare in state funerals.
Public mood exposed: The eruption of that message at such a setting suggests that many mourners share the sentiment — that grief is mingled with disillusionment.
