'Wake up,' cries radio presenter Betty Opondo after son dies watching TV

Piece by: Caren Nyota
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Radio presenter Betty Opondo is mourning the death of her child.

Betty's child collapsed and died today morning while watching a cartoon.

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According to Opondo, who has previously worked at Kisumu-based radio station Dala FM, her son was sick in December but after treatment, he showed signs of improvement.

Betty Opondo shared the sad news with her followers and she wrote:

'i'm trying to get a better picture of you Tevin...... am too weak to go through my pictures.... .asleep or dead??... am I dreaming? U were only sick for 2 weeks in December, recovered and went back to school... What happened??....wake up and explain to me!!!.... My baby, my handsome.. jaber kanyako (beautiful like a girl), Nyathina (My child) do people die like that???, just the other day you told me 'mum am soo okey'... How do people just collapse and die watching TV.. (Nickledeon), na remote kwa mkono!!! Babana... my baby unafanya nini mortuary, your phone is off... Uko mteja, who switched it off??........... God's will?? Noooo, niambieni kitu ingine!!!! How! How!!!!!!!!!!!'

The presenter's followers have condoled with her and below are some of their messages:

Mushikulu Wa Ashihuma Very painful, may the good Lord give u strength my condolences

Feeldosky Mishy Makiwa! Mola akutie nguvu wakati huu mgumu

Ben Omondi: Betty Opondo , Talking to you on phone about the death of your son has caused me a lot of pain. It is with deep regret that I have learned about the death of your son Tevin.

No mother should ever go through the kind of pain you must be feeling right now. May our good God give you the strength you need at this trying time , it is well.

Mercy Nyerere So sad pole sana mum. May God comfort you 🙏

Eudias Kigai: Ooh Betty. I could not hold my tears. When i played the song mtegemee yesu by ambassadors of Christ for you this morning in Jambo Gospel. it broke my heart Betty Opondo. I wish iam close to you just to give you a Hugg. Aki tell me its not true. Coming to see you.

Pauline Shish My condolences to the family. May Almighty God grant you peace and strength during this moment... Rest in peace baby boy 🙏

Josephine Opondo Sad sad sad may God comfort her

Irene Moragia May the Lord give you strength. take heart

Ojal Phil God is the one who gives and takes just take heart my dear!

Njeri Jossy Take heart mum I know the pain you are going through.