Kisii: The birth of mourners forcing a widow to pour the soil into the grave of the late husband

A controversial situation was raised at a funeral in Kisii after mourners forced a widow to throw soil into her husband's grave
The spreading video of the incident shows the mother of two, identified as Mellen, sitting down beside the grave
He was surrounded by a group of men who insisted on making the ritual, pulling him as he seemed to protest

Kisii – A controversial events occurred during a funeral ceremony in Kisii when mourners forced a sad widow, Mellen, participated in a cultural ritual by throwing soil into the grave of her late husband.

One widespread video showed Mellen, a mother of two and a nurse at Narok Hospital, dragged to the grave by a group of men trying to protest.

The mourners, according to Kisii cultures, insisted that she must perform the ritual, allegedly a sign of official farewell and a blessing to her late husband.

However, some cultural beliefs say that the act could bind a widow to her late husband, thus preventing her from remarriage.

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This is a very strong culture in the Kisii community, often leaving widows in a state of suffering, especially if they would like to move forward with their lives.

The region showed a sense of anxiety and sadness as the widow struggled to surrender from the men around her.

“This is not right at all. Why do you do this? These Kisii men deserve to be in our cells,“Said Sammy Ondimu, who shared the video.

Some mourners felt sorry for Mellen, while others insisted that he should follow the culture. Finally, he was forced to carry out the ritual vigorously.

The incident sparked fierce debate on social networks, with many Kenyans opposed to being forced to perform traditions they did not accept.

Kenyans' views on the event

Cera Faith: “The wife is supposed to throw the sand, this means she did not kill her husband if they suspect magic or murder. Also, they may not want to be married again after her death, so you will continue to live as a widow forever. Maybe this woman wanted a new life after burying her husband.”