[PHOTOS] Ruto attends Mama Tunai's funeral service in Narok

Mama Annah was the mother to former Narok governor Samuel Tunai; she died last week.

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  • "We pray for God's grace and favour to be upon Tunai and his family during this difficult time of grief. May the Soul of Mama Annah Tunai Rest in Eternal Peace," Gachagua said.
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, Former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai and Mama Rachel Ruto alongside other mourners during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, Former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai and Mama Rachel Ruto alongside other mourners during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai
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President William Ruto led other leaders in mourning the mother to the former Narok governor Samuel Tunai, mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai.

"In my journey of friendship and politics with the Tunai family, I can attest that Kokoo Annah Tikui Noolparakuo was a caring, responsible and generous mother," Ruto said.

"We celebrate the glorious life that she led and the cherishable memories that she leaves with us. Our prayers are with the family at this sad time."

The funeral service took place in Lolgorian, Narok on Monday and leaders including Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Narok Senator Ledama Ole kina were in attendance.

Mama Tunai died last week. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had earlier condoled with Tunai, for the loss of his mother.

"The pain of losing a parent is immense. This evening, I condoled with former Narok Governor Samuel Ole Tunai and his family for the loss of his dear mother, Mama Annah Nolparokuo Tunai," Gachagua said.

"We pray for God's grace and favor to be upon Tunai and his family during this difficult time of grief. May the Soul of Mama Annah Tunai Rest in Eternal Peace." 

Former Narok County Governor Samuel Tunai during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
Former Narok County Governor Samuel Tunai during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
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Mourners at the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok County on March 18, 2024
Mourners at the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok County on March 18, 2024
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Kericho County Senator Aaron Cheruiyot during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
Kericho County Senator Aaron Cheruiyot during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
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President William Ruto reads the eulogy of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai Mother to Former First Governor of Narok Samwel Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
President William Ruto reads the eulogy of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai Mother to Former First Governor of Narok Samwel Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
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National Assembly Moses Wetangula and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alongside other attendeed listening through the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
National Assembly Moses Wetangula and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alongside other attendeed listening through the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
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Attendees at the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Lolgorian, Narok on March 18, 2024
Attendees at the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Lolgorian, Narok on March 18, 2024
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First Lady Rachel Ruto and Former Narok Governor Samwel Tunai during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Lolgorian, Narok on March 18, 2024
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Former Narok Governor Samwel Tunai during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Lolgorian, Narok on March 18, 2024
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President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and First Lady Rachel Ruto alongside other leaders during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai Mother to Former First Governor of Narok Samuel Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and First Lady Rachel Ruto alongside other leaders during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai Mother to Former First Governor of Narok Samuel Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024
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First Lady Rachel Ruto during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024.
First Lady Rachel Ruto during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024.
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President William Ruto condoles with former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai at the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai on March 18, 2024.
President William Ruto condoles with former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai at the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai on March 18, 2024.
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President William Ruto reads the eulogy of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai Mother to Former governor of Narok Samuel Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024.
President William Ruto reads the eulogy of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai Mother to Former governor of Narok Samuel Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024.
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Narok Senator Ledama Olekina during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024.
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina during the funeral service of Mama Annah Tikui Noolparakuo Tunai in Narok on March 18, 2024.
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