Winnie Odinga was not expecting the kind of reception she got on Monday, September 14, and neither, it seems, were the students.
The politician arrived at what appeared to be a school compound, with an athletic field and green mesh fencing visible in the background.
How did schoolgirls mob Winnie Odinga?
She stepped out dressed casually in a green T-shirt, cargo pants and sneakers, clearly not prepared for what was about to unfold.
The moment the uniformed students spotted her, chaos broke out in the best possible way. A large group came sprinting across the field, surrounding her vehicles before she could even get far.
Winnie stretched her arms open wide, gesturing for the girls to come to her, and they needed no second invitation.
The wave of students hit her with such force and enthusiasm that she stumbled backwards, though she was all smiles throughout.
She steadied herself as the girls pressed in, hugging her from every direction in scenes that were equal parts chaotic and deeply touching.
She stayed to speak with the students, who gathered closely around her as she addressed them on the field.
Sharing the video, Winnie reflected on the spontaneous moment with warmth.
“The most beautiful moments are the ones nobody planned. I was simply passing by, and then came the running, the hugs and the sweetest kind of chaos. Absolutely beautiful,” she wrote.
The clip quickly gained traction online, with followers touched by the genuine affection the students showed for her.
Many admitted the video moved them emotionally.
@spoiler_mpolite:
“Which school is this? So lucky”
@_chimina_:
“Beautiful to watch.”
@kenyancandyke:
“It is a beautiful moment.”
nyarkisumo2549:
“This means a lot to you, Chogo.”
@zawadinyongo:
“Awwww, this brought tears to my eyes! Beautiful!”
@neemachogoaura:
“This is real love. I am literally shedding tears of joy.”
