The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Bondo Diocese Bishop, Rev. David Hillington Kodia, received a standing ovation during the State Funeral of Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, October 17.
In a powerful sermon, Bishop Kodia took a firm stand against corruption, calling out leaders accused of looting public resources.
He urged that any leader who misuses public funds should be condemned and held accountable for betraying the trust of the people.
Crowd Applauds Bishop Kodia’s Moving Sermon at Raila Odinga’s State Funeral. Photo: Courtesy.
“When we are proclaiming the word, we should not be fearful. Words proclaimed must have the power to transform. It must have the power to make us renewed in our strength for the liberation of our country from those who are looting everything from us. From the country level to everywhere. I want to make a testament with the people of Kenya. If there is anyone here at whatever level, be you a governor, or an MCA who has looted this country, you know you stand a chance of being condemned,” Reverent Kodia noted.
He went on to reflect on Raila’s leadership style, noting that he never used money to convince Kenyans to support him.
His sermon struck a chord with thousands of Kenyans, who rose to their feet in applause as he boldly called out corrupt leaders.
A number of elected officials also praised the Bondo ACK Bishop for his courageous message and moral stand against corruption.
The State Funeral attracted regional and national leaders who turned up to pay their final respects and honour his legacy.
The former Prime Minister who passed away on Wednesday will be laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, at his Bondo home beside the graves of his late father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and son, Fidel Odinga.
