The Swahili people say friends will be by your side during happy times but only family members will stick with you during hard times.
Murder suspect Joseph Irungu found this out yesterday, when his mother gave him moral support during a hearing of his case.
The pair hugged and when she turned to walk away, Mr Irungu, who during the hearing has appeared calm, could not hold back his emotions.
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