In that now-viral frame, Ida Odinga stands at the edge of a group photo.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, brightly leaning in toward Ida, flashes the sort of close-in embrace one expects at a warm reunion.
And Ida, her expression unwavering and her posture poised, appears to glance aside, caught in a moment of introspection rather than displaying any visible affection.
The image whispers, “I’m present. I’m dignified.”
But it also murmurs, “This is not the hug I signed up for.”
Context
Wavinya Ndeti was part of the delegation that accompanied Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to Bondo to honour the memory of Raila.
The moment of the hug occurs spontaneously rather than as part of a planned ceremony; Wavinya’s arms encircle Ida, perhaps in a bid for solidarity or public warmth.
Ida’s hands drift. Her gaze remains forward. The embrace happens- but it is not matched, at least not in visible fervour.
Netizens quickly pounced.
Wavinya Ndeti hugs mama Ida Odinga. Photo/courtesy
Social media erupts.
The comments arrived fast and sharp.
“It’s the way she shoved her hand for me.”
“Did Ida actually move her hand? Weuh,” another quipped.
But several netizens went beyond the moment: they dredged up older pictures of Raila close with Wavinya.
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Talk of handshakes and side-by-side photos, and suggested that Ida’s nonchalance came from history, from perceptions of proximity and rivalry, or simply from being accustomed to the camera stage.
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