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Where infertility is a thorn in the flesh

Rear-end ritual during burial is used to ‘rebuke barrenness’ from a family

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by The Star

Big-read09 November 2022 - 12:33
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A close-up of the thorn used on barren people upon death in the Isukha-Luhya community.

The death of a loved one is met with sadness and grief by friends and family, and most times, the plan is to give a befitting and respectful send-off.

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