Kenei widow’s moving tribute to husband at burial service | AUDIO

Judy Chepsoi, the widow of Sergeant Kipyegon Kenei, was inconsolable Saturday as she paid tribute to her husband, who was found dead at his Nairobi home on February 20.

Chepsoi, in her speech that was interrupted by moments of uncontrollable crying, described Kenei as “her rock and everything”.

“You were my rock, my everything. When I was worried, unaccepting about things, you assured me that everything will be okay, you figured things out for me. You were a completely dedicated father to our two children,” said the mother-of-two in her speech.

Kenei’s burial was held at his parents’ home Saturday in Chemasis Village in Rongai Sub-County in Nakuru County.

Kenei’s father, John Chesang, was the other speaker whose passionate address stood out.

Chesang, in his speech, urged Kenyan leaders to push for satisfactory remuneration of police officers, saying the law enforcement agents are suffering in silence due to poor pay.

Chesang told the leaders present at Kenei’s burial in Chemasis Village to even consider taking pay-cuts if increasing the salaries of police officers was a tall order.

Some of the leaders who were present at the ceremony included: Deputy President William Ruto, Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika, Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelugui and Mogotio legislator Daniel Tuitoek.

“Our tears won’t end in vain, my son’s blood wasn’t shed in vain. If you were involved in the death of this young man in one way or the other, be assured that the deceased’s blood will follow you to your grave,” said Chesang.

“And to the leaders, who are here, take pay-cuts so that you can remunerate police officers well. These law enforcement officers are going through a lot of financial burdens. It is sad that the officers are suffering yet, you people [leaders] are eating and getting satisfied to the extent your stomachs are almost bursting,” stated Chesang, adding: “I have nothing personal against you, leaders.”

Sergeant Kenei was found dead in his Imara Daima house on February 20, with a gunshot wound in his chin.

DCI boss, George Kinoti, has since said the 33-year-old was murdered in cold blood, sentiments echoed by Kenei’s family, who wants justice served.

Kenei leaves behind a wife and two children.