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Topic: Burial

Govt launches probe into deaths of street children after burial of nine

By Denis Omondi   2026-02-02 18:43:33

Govt launches probe into the deaths of nine street children buried at Lang’ata cemetery last week, Gender CS Hannah Cheptumo says identities and cause of deaths unconfirmed.

Heartbreaking photo shows lone survivor of Karai road accident at family's burial

By Raymond Muthee   2026-01-15 10:55:18

The family had been travelling together after spending the holiday period with extended relatives when their journey ended abruptly along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway near Karai centre.

Mystery of Tiriki torch ritual that overshadowed Jirongo's burial

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi   2026-01-02 18:58:53

The famed Tiriki torch is believed to be a conduit through which the deceased can seek truth and justice from the spirit world if their death was unnatural.

Uhuru, Gideon Moi among leaders attending Jirongo's burial

By Mary Imenza   2025-12-30 20:19:55

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi are among leaders attending the burial of veteran politician and former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo at his Lumakanda home.

VIDEO: Uhuru Kenyatta receives cheers, heroic welcome during Cyrus Jirongo's burial in Lumakanda

By Raymond Muthee   2025-12-30 14:49:09

Among those in attendance were political heavyweights across the spectrum, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and leaders from both government and opposition ranks. 

Ida Odinga angrily calls out noisy youth for disrupting Beryl Odinga's burial: 'Wanyamaze ama waende'

By Gloria Bridget Ochwada   2025-12-07 14:00:06

Ida Odinga then warned that anyone not related to the deceased should either quiet down or leave.