- A family in Molo, Nakuru, combined the funeral and birthday celebration of their grandfather, Matindi Marandi
- Marandi passed away just a week before her 107th birthday, and the family chose to celebrate her milestone at the funeral
- His son, James Maina, explained that in their culture, the death of 100-plus people is seen as a celebration, not just mourning.
A family in Molo, Nakuru county, organized a unique funeral for their loved one who died a week before his birthday.
The late Matindi Marandi was expected to be 107 years old, but fate took a different course as he died at the age of 106.
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However, his family decided to hold his funeral at the same time as celebrating his birthday to honor the life he had lived well.
The sad mood in Mzee Marandi's house changed to happy when the family brought cakes and sang to celebrate his blessed life.
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The deceased is survived by 12 children and more than 200 grandchildren.
His son, James Maina, explained that dying when you are over 100 years old is something to celebrate.
“We thought it wise to celebrate his 107th birthday during his funeral because, in our culture, when someone dies at that age, it becomes more of a celebration than a mourning,” said Maina in the report NTV.
Marandi's granddaughter, Margaret Gitonga, said they fulfilled her wish to celebrate her big day.
“He told us he would celebrate his 107th birthday, but for luck unfortunately he died a week before that date. So we held a ceremony on his behalf even though he is resting,” he said.
After songs and dances, the family cut a blue and white layered cake, which was distributed to the mourners and the family.
The priest who presided over the funeral mass also admitted that it was a unique mass that he had never led before.
The elderly deceased was praised as a person who preserved history and inspired his generation to achieve great things.
He was buried at his home in Ndenderu village in Turi area, Molo sub-county.
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