Slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno will be laid to rest on October 19th in Homa Bay County, her family has announced.
Speaking to journalists, Sharon’s funeral committee chairman Elijah Opiyo said the family is seeking to raise Sh1 million to cater for burial expenses including feeding mourners.
The family had last month vowed not to bury the 26-year-old student until her killers are arrested and prosecuted. The seven-month-old unborn baby that was in her womb during the gruesome killing was buried three weeks ago.
Migori Governor Okoth Obado, who was charged with her murder, confirmed that he had a romantic relationship with Sharon and the baby was his. He however denied having any role in the murder of the second-year student.
The deceased’s remains, which are being preserved at Kirindo Hospital mortuary in Mbita will be buried at her grandfather’s home in Magare Village, Homa Bay County.
Opiyo said the burial committee has held several meetings to ensure that Sharon is given a decent sendoff. He also noted that they are expecting a high number of people to attend the ceremony.
“We have not hit the target to cater for the burial expenses and we are appealing to well-wishers to assist us,” Opiyo said.
Migori Governor Obado remains in custody after the court denied him bail even as as investigations continue.
U don’t need much cash to…
U don’t need much cash to burry the dead unless kuna bills like hospital ones.U don’t have to feed mourners mtu atarudi kukula kwake.I have always said mtu anjikune pahali ananjifikia.Casket 10,000k at most,photos 5000 ksh,So expenses shouldn’t b more than 30k maximum.Stress zingine mingi ndizo huwa tunanjiwekelea.Life is very simple
Ati 1 million for burial?…
Ati 1 million for burial? How about 1million to raise the 3 children she left and to educate them? Where is the common sense in all this and what is wrong with putting someone in a sack and burying them? Hata unaweza choma. In my culture the body would be left in the forest to be feasted by hyenas so not sure why we adopt Western ways especially when we are so poverty striken but still wanting to be a wannabe and haven’t filled your stomachs.
I know customs die hard,but…
I know customs die hard,but it pay to look at other alternatives such as cremeation.It would also be very helpful if some of these expenses are consciously curtailed. Luos abd Luyhas are known for astronomical expenses on funerals.Would it not be better to have those left behind have more of the funds that should go to the funeral fund especially if kids are involved?After all after the funeral,the bereaved usually still receive afew well wisher while the bulk are long gone.
For raising the 3 innocent…
For raising the 3 innocent kids left behind YES/for a parent who abandoned them to follow a sugar daddy for $$$$ NO.
I propose that Mr sponsor…
I propose that Mr sponsor should continue funding this journey. Send him to a local Hosp ward, as opposed to that private room his acted/faked his way into,and use the extra cash for the funeral. After the funeral,sue his a$$ and make him support the kids until they grown
Why not do a private burial…
Why not do a private burial only for family members and close friends. Follow the Jews and Muslim culture where they buried somebody the same day they die or within 48 hours. A simple burial/funeral ceremony and a cheap casket
“Speaking to journalists,…
“Speaking to journalists, Sharon’s funeral committee chairman Elijah Opiyo said the family is seeking to raise Sh1 million to cater for burial expenses including feeding mourners”.
It seriously beats reason. I am not opposed to a family needing 1 million, in fact, more than that; because Sharon has 3 kids without a Dad.
These orphans will need to grow, as in basic needs, schooling, etc. I undr=erstand she needs a decent burial, but she would also appreciate more wherever she is to hear that her children are comfy…AMA? Am i wrong?
Funerals in western Kenya…
Funerals in western Kenya are a display of how poverty is rampant.
During my mother’s funeral early this year,we had to dig deep into our pockets to feed criminals disguised as mourners.
We had to hire a bus to ferry them as they “escorted” us to pick her from the morgue.
We had to hire tents, chairs and a catering company. During the burial so many people turned up and it became chaotic at the food tent. folks brought their whole families including children to line up and some would get back into the line for a second serving. They probably brought their dogs as well coz there were so many unfamiliar dogs in our compound that day.
The scandalous part to me was when we thought the money collected that day would be left to the bereaved family. Shock on me! The church took it.
Some entrepreneurs who aren’t our relatives and we even don’t know where they came from, were selling her photos to pin on the lapel at 50/=. They never brought the proceeds home.
The mourners stole sufurias, wheelbarrow, electric bulbs and many movables. Maybe poverty could be the reason as our county is one of the poorest in Kenya.
Funerals aren’t worth it anymore.
Better be cremated.