A funeral in Chemosot, Kericho County was briefly disrupted over the weekend after Senator Aaron Cheruiyot made a dramatic entrance in a helicopter, causing the tents to almost cave in from the landing force.
Locals were left in disbelief, with many calling out the senator for egregious display of impunity and disrespect during a time of mourning for the bereaved family.
The move made the mourners scamper for safety as their tents collapsed causing commotion league dozens with multiple injuries.
The move has created a social media buzz with netizens condemning the act.
” Usiguze watu ya Lipt valley wewe kijana. This is a fragrant display of the arrogance of this government. People could’ve been seriously injured,” a netizen said.
” The level of Stupidity exhibited by Kenyan politicians is wild! They act like little Gods …. Can’t even respect a funeral? There was nowhere else to land? Shame!!!!”
” 10 Kalenjins are in government the other 5 million poor Kalenjins should be happy.”
” After that, he will donate 10,000 ksh, give empty promises and then leave the venue…Come 2027 they will still vote for him, ” people on social media claim.
A funeral in Chemosot, Kericho County was briefly disrupted over the weekend after Senator Aaron Cheruiyot made a dramatic entrance in a helicopter, causing the tents to almost cave in from the landing force.
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