- A woman who died from Migori county has become famous following the events that happened during her burial ceremony
- Achieng' died after falling ill in her father's compound instead of her husband's compound, as was traditionally expected
- His relatives had nothing good to say about the deceased and everyone who stopped to speak criticized the way he lived his life
Burial ceremonies are usually accompanied by emotions, sadness, and, often, calmness and peace, apart from the occasional crying of friends, family, and relatives of the deceased.
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However, this was not the case in the funeral service of a woman named Achieng' from the county Migori.
Speakers at his funeral, including relatives, insulted him in public, contrary to what is customary where the deceased is showered with praise by their loved ones.
Videos of the funeral have spread on the internet Tiktok and other social networks, raising questions about why his relatives demonized him in front of mourners.
Who is Achieng'?
Achieng' became famous on social media after his death following the great events of his funeral.
According to the videos, she married a man from Kadem area in Migori, where she lived with him until her death.
Achieng then left her husband's house, leaving their children behind.
He finally returned to his parents' home, where he died after a short illness under the care of his brother.
“Achieng lived and was at my house during his illness. I was afraid one bad day when he cried in pain all night,” one of his brothers said in an online TikTok video shared by Simy Kenya.
“We took him to the hospital, we contacted the doctors who prescribed medicine and he was admitted for two days before he died,” he added.
The family thanks the late Achieng'
Addressing the mourners, Achieng's father revealed that he tried to talk his daughter into returning home to her husband and take care of her children, but all his efforts were in vain.
“Achieng' has disgraced my name. I got a call from one of her husband's brothers asking her where she was because the children were suffering,” said the father during the funeral.
“When we hung up, I called my daughter who told me she was at her sister's house in Gwasi. I tried to reason with him as a parent, but he hung up. My efforts to bring him home were unsuccessful,” he said.
He apologized to the people of Kadem for Achieng's behavior and asked them not to destroy the friendship between the two families.
In addition, the mother said that every child is different, and her daughter was a very good girl when she grew up, but the devil tried to make sure she was bad.
“My daughter was born and grew up as a good girl and then she developed bad behavior. This must have been the work of the devil,” he said.
According to one of the brothers, the deceased had a hard head and could not take advice.
“Whenever you tried to advise him, Achieng' would see you as an enemy; he was very stubborn,” he said.
Adding to the drama, another video emerged of several men doing a violent man, causing the party to stop for a while.
Onlookers were heard claiming the man was responsible for Achieng's death.
“This is the boy who has been destroyed, Achieng'; let them beat him,” one of them said.
Commentary on Achieng's funeral with a circus
Many Kenyans have expressed different opinions following the series of videos that emerged during the burial.
Some have cursed the relatives while others have praised them for being honest as many still wonder who the deceased was.
One of the people who responded is the Member of Parliament for Suba North, Millie Odhiambo, who condemned the events of the funeral, noting that it was unfair to the deceased, who could not defend himself.
“I have never met her, and I do not know her. She was not at peace in life; she has not been allowed to rest in peace in death. We hear everyone but Achieng's side of the story. What made a woman abandon her children and vow only to return to that house in a coffin?” The MP posed.
Kay Millan also asked:
“What kind of sin did Achieng commit that has followed him to his grave?”
Zakayo Olik:
“Why is no one talking about why Achieng' left her husband's house?”
Connie:
I think Achieng' was a good person, that's why people didn't like him.”
Omondi Khizito
“Those people have helped Achieng' and he will rest easy in heaven. The truth was told about him, and that set him free. They say: Justice will set you free.
Alice McKola:
“I liked the way he lived; no one was ready to face him when he was alive.”
The children who died in the Kitui accident were buried
In different sad news reported by TUKO.co.ke, six children who died in a hit-and-run accident there Kitui they were buried in a common grave.
A Toyota Probox hit children on their way to school on Kitui-Kibwezi Road on Friday, September 13.
The sight of six small coffins under the tent broke the hearts of family, friends and mourners who went to pay their last respects.
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