- Senator Richard Onyonka mourns his mother, Mama Teresia Nyaboke, who passed away at 81, and she was buried on Friday, 15, 2026 at her home
- Onyonka highlighted his mother’s legacy of faith and wisdom, urging support during their time of loss of their father and husband, years ago
- Another highlight of her burial service was the senator’s children’s humorous introductions at the burial that caused laughter and lightened the mournful atmosphere
Kisii, Kenya: The children of Senator Richard Onyonka have made mourners roar with laughter at the burial of his late mother, Teresia Nyaboke, who died at 81 years old.
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Mama Teresia breathed her last on Wednesday, April 29, after being unwell, and Onyonka eulogised her as a pillar of faith, humility, and wisdom whose legacy will inspire generations. At the same time, he called for prayers and support as the family navigates this profound loss.
During her burial service, Onyonka’s children tickled many people with their introductions, unveiling the names of their mums, and some even spoke in Gusii.

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Laughter as Senator Onyonka’s children introduce themselves during the burial of his mother in Kisii County
“My name is Papa Owino; my dad and I have the same forehead and the same posture,” said the first child to introduce himself.

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How did each of Onyonka’s kids introduce themselves?
The firstborn of the group of kids is Moraa, a beautiful light-skinned lady, the firstborn, and she said that her name was Flora and others included Jayden Angwenyi, whose mother was Judith Kerubo and he is also a brother of Angy Nyaboke.
“Good morning, my name is Baraka Zachary Joseph and I am Senator Onyonka’s child,”said acute teen in impeccable Gusii.
There was also Lucas James, Nyaboke Damien whose mother is Lucy Mbugua, Trevor Kiaka son of Jackline Omoke and he is also an engineer at the counter, Nicole Nyaboke, whose mother is Jackline Nyaboke and Teresia Nyaboke who is the second-born daughter.
Finally, there was Christopher Onyonka whose mother is Jane Wanjiru, Craig Zachary Whose mum is Emily Marube, Natanya Nyaboke who is Beatrice’s daughter, Jazmine Moraa, Damien, Steve Onyonka; Zachary Onyonkawho is a child of Beatrice.

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A baby mama, Nyatichi Mogire, introduced her son Jace Nishani.
How did Kenyans react to the lovely introductions?
Edward Oroni:
“Eti those who made it there,so means some are on the way.”
Benjamin Ras:
“Now those slay queens should watch this carefully and take notes!”
Mary Chege
“The moment his children identify themselves the mourners start laughing and applauding.The mountain is well represented.”
Madikizela Mandela Moniques:
“Wanawake wa Onyonka wenye nimesikia hapo are already more than four.”
Manu Wa Kitale:
“Bado hamjaskia ya Bonny Khalwale.”
Ruth Odinga used to date Onyonka
In another story, Ruth Odinga revealed the long-held secret between her and Onyonla during the burial of his mother in Kisii on Friday, May 15.
The revelation after Onyonka disclosed that he had 12 children and several wives, including former IEBC commissioner Roselyn Akombe, and they were presented before the congregation.
The Kisii senator also said that he was proudly a polygamous man, adding that all his wives and children are known.
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