There was a light moment during the final send- off of Teso Independence Hero Oduya Oprong, 83, in Teso North on Saturday.
Baringo Senator Gideon Moi broke his silence on the English Premier League Club he supports wholeheartedly.
The son of retired President Daniel Moi had finished giving his off the cuff remarks after delivering his father’s condolence message before the football remarks.
“You know Honorable Prime Minister, I am a staunch supporter of Manchester United,” he said.
United fans cheered wildly during the burial of the first MP for Busia North Constituency.
Despite rooting for Man U, Gideon said he supports the handshake, inclusivity and the war against corruption.
Raila did not respond on which team he supports in the EPL, although indications are that the former Prime Minister is a staunch supporter of Arsenal.
Rivalry between Man U and Arsenal fans in Kenya is at its peak and sometimes turns fatal.
The just ended season did not witness ugly incidents despite the poor show by the two teams on the log.
Man U despite finishing sixth this season has won more EPL titles than any other club in England; they have won 20 times. Liverpool has 18 titles to their credit with Arsenal winning 13 titles.
Arsenal finished one place ahead of Man U. The league was won by Manchester City; Liverpool took second position with Chelsea and Tottenham taking third and fourth positions.