Siaya: A Relative Was Buried Inside His Luxury Home As He Ordered The Family

• Siaya Town Council will organize the funeral of its first chairman, Elder John Oruenjo Umidha, on September 28 at his home
• This decision follows his last wish, which the elders of the Luo community in Siaya say it is important to respect because of its cultural importance and to preserve traditions
• Although the Luo culture allows this funeral custom, netizens have expressed mixed feelings about this news, many giving different opinions.

The family of the first chairman of the Town Council SiayaElder John Oruenjo Umidha, has revealed that he will be buried in his house.

This unusual custom is in line with the culture of the Luo community from Alego Kakan.

However, many from the area have abandoned this tradition.

In a video shared on TikTok and his son Koruenjo, gravediggers are seen digging in preparation for the burial expected to take place on Saturday, September 28.

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“This is where we will bury our father, John Oruenjo. His last wish was to be buried in his house, and that is what is happening now,” he confirmed in the voiceover of the video description.

Elders of the Luo community in Siaya affirmed that funeral customs are normal and culturally acceptable, noting that it is important to respect the last wishes of the deceased.

“We are doing something that has not been done for a long time. We will not build a house over Oruenjo's grave, but we are burying him in his house,” one of the village elders said in a statement to NTV.

Another elder said that going to school cannot make one forget about cultural traditions.

“I know some of you say that if you go to school you should forget culture. This is not entirely true; one thing we should know is that we should know our roots, which makes us live a disciplined life,” he said.

Why will John Oruenjo be buried in his house?

They emphasized the need to strengthen such practices to become normal over time, encouraging more people to embrace the culture.

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According to Luo beliefs, those who died recently still live among them.

“Those who died recently are called the living dead. They eat and do everything with us, so when he is buried in the house, we are close to him,” the old man explained.

Netizens commenting on John Oruenjo's burial Many people are buried in cemeteries and not in their homes.

Therefore, the news that the former mayor of the municipality of Siaya will be buried in his house has shocked many, and sparked various speculations.

Beulah said:

“Mr. Ibu was buried in his living room. Many home owners do this when their own relatives are greedy to prevent the house from being foreclosed on.”

Levites Catering:

“When you are dead, the living make decisions. I can never agree to bury someone in the house.”

pk:

“Why is everyone surprised? This is common in rich families. There are those who even take newspapers and water to the graves.”

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Wambui:

“Which part of the room is that?” If it is in the living room, a small space will remain. It is good to fulfill his wishes. May he rest in peace.”

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