The shame of Gen Z's mocking Raila Juniour in the shadow of grief

Raila Junior during his installation as the new head of the Odinga family following the death of his father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, last week. During the ceremony, Luo elders presented him with the traditional instruments of power a spear and shield. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard]

Even in mourning, the Odinga family could not escape the cruel theatre of social media. Barely days after Kenya bid farewell to its long-time opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, a cruel new “challenge” emerged online: TikTok users mocking the facial appearance of his son, Raila Odinga Junior.

But behind the ridicule lies a story of quiet endurance.