Posted 3/27/2024, 12:30:16 PM
Spokesman Urges Respect at Reporter's Funeral, Recalls Own Bond with Her
- State House press secretary Emmanuel Talam asked politicians not to talk about fertilizer controversy at journalist Rita Tinina's funeral
- Talam said leaders should respect Tinina's daughter and her wish to be comforted, not debate political issues
- Some politicians had made remarks about the fertilizer issue, bothering mourners
- Talam lightened the mood by joking he once thought he and Tinina would marry
- President Ruto eulogized Tinina as an excellent journalist and storyteller who was passionate and committed