Editor's Review

Considering Sankok's perennial criticism of the ODM leader, many did not envisage Raila's warm message to him.

ODM leader Raila Odinga's message to Nominated MP David Sankok following the death of his son has moved Kenyans.

Sankok's family is mourning the death of their son who shot himself in the chin and the bullet exited at the end.

He died on the spot.

{Nominated MP David Sankok. IMAGE: COURTESY}

Considering Sankok's perennial criticism of the ODM leader, many did not envisage Raila's warm message to him.

Sankok is also said to have made controversial remarks regarding the death of Raila's son Fidel Odinga.

The two issues did not stop Raila from passing his condolence message to the family.

"Hon. David Sankok, it is painful to experience losing a child, and even more so, difficult having to bury one; we stand with you during this difficult time. Please accept condolences from Mama Ida and I. May God grant your entire family fortitude. We are praying for you," Raila said.

In a rejoinder, Sankok replied to Raila's post saying: "Thank you, Sir, I and my family sincerely thank you for standing with us during our most difficult time. May God bless you and your family".

Here are comments from Kenyans:

Don Owino 

Jakom and Idah have huge hearts. Sankok must now learn to have respect when anyone losses a loved one. It hurts!

Macodero Bernard

Raila Odinga has always won many hats but the biggest hat he wears is his heart.

Vincent Komen

Raila has a big heart, he doesn't hold Grudges, he forgives. I wish all Kenyan leaders would emulate you. And that's why I pray for you every day, you're in my daily prayers' list na sitachoka!! Long live Baba, God bless you. May God grant you all the desires of your heart

Eddy Uduny

How I wish we could convert all these good compliments into votes and vote Baba be the 5th.