The late Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso's husband, Edwin Abonyo, responded to advice from his brother, Aggrey, about remarrying.
His brother had suggested that Edwin should remarry from Laboso's family, which elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans.
"Edwin, Sotik people really love you. Can't you see? I have one request though, you should continue loving them so that they can reciprocate.
"I don't know but the house where your wife came from has many beautiful ladies. Is it possible to marry an in-law? Because you can't stay alone," in vernacular.
"My brother came with a suggestion but he doesn't live with you people, so he doesn't know. You'll forgive him.
"The good thing is that it was relayed in Luo so you don't know. But Aggrey, thank you for the care and concern you have for me but I'll be able to survive. That one I can tell you," Laboso's husband responded.
Edwin also promised Laboso's family that he wouldn't abandon them going forward.
Aggrey's suggestion did not sit well with Kenyans who accused Edwin's brother of being insensitive.
Here are the reactions:
Koko Mueni wrote, "Let Obonyo mourn his wife. If he wants to marry, he will do it. Let him decide for himself."
Joshua Nderitu commented, "It's insane and sad how once you are gone, you are replaced almost immediately."
Margaret Amisi wrote, "This are the kinds of people who rush widowers into marriages that break later.
Nanoit Alexas wrote, "Oh wow he should not have spoken. Was he intoxicated? Very different from Edwin's eloquent speech yesterday."
Jane Awino commented, "You have no respect to the late governor at all, yet your are her husband's elder brother. I'm shocked."
