President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga were among mourned who gathered in Koru, Kisumu county during the burial ceremony for music legend Bruce Odhiambo.
Uhuru and the late music producer were close friends, the two were classmates at St. Mary’s School where they met and became friends until Bruce’s death.
Uhuru eulogized his late friend during his burial in Koru, he revealed that Bruce helped him straighten up his son Jomo Kenyatta.
“He was a mentor to many young people including my very own son Jomo whom he helped me straighten out and that is why I have come here today to celebrate a man who means a lot to my family,” said Uhuru.
His children will settle in life
Uhuru said that he will stand with Bruce’s family and also assured them of his help. The president further stated that he will ensure that the deceased’s children complete school and also settle in life.
“I am making this promise not as the president but as a brother of the man who is lying here. We shall ensure these children complete education and settle in life. We shall support you to keep his company alive and moving because he would have done the same for us,” said Uhuru.
