‘God why my family all the time?’ - Philip Etale in mourning

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Communications Director Philip Etale is in mourning after losing his brother.

Etale announced the death of his elder brother, Zacharia, on Monday morning 19 August through his social media handles.

The ODM Communications Director did not disclose the cause of death but asked Kenyans to pray for his family.

“God why my family all the time? Sorry for questioning you Lord. Friends, I am gutted. I feel finished. My elder brother Zachariah has just passed on a few moments ago. Please pray for our family. This is too much,” said Etale.

On August 9 2019, Etale also said that he had lost his three brothers-in-law in separate incidents.

"Yesterday [August 8], I lost three relatives separately. All of them brothers-in-law,” said Etale.

Kenyans on social media comforted the ODM Director while passing their condolences; 

Poleni sana,losing a family member is very painful..— King'oo John Kioko (@kioko_king) August 19, 2019

Oh. Receive my prayers and heartfelt condolences. It is well brother. May His soul RIP.— J O S H (@Josh_Annointed) August 19, 2019

Khai! Pole, may he rest in peace. ???? take heart be strong, all will be well and trust God.— Solomon Karori (@SolomonKarori2) August 19, 2019

God is taking care of you, even when it seems like your all alone; believe me, God is working hard behind the scenes of your https://t.co/32bLqJTN4z condolences.

— stepper kadot (@StepperKadot) August 19, 2019

May God comfort you and your family bro. In every oasis of calamity God has always a comfort— King (@teamcourages) August 19, 2019