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Grave matter: Raila calls for end to lavish funerals

He called for a sober re-evaluation of the extravagant burial traditions that are prevalent, especially in Nyanza and Western.

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by LUKE AWICH

Realtime22 May 2025 - 04:58
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Governor Gladys Wanga and Raila Odinga at the burial of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were in Homa Bay county /EMMANUEL WANSON

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called for an end to lavish funeral expenses, warning that the practice is financially crippling many households. 

Raila called for a sober re-evaluation of the extravagant burial traditions that are prevalent, especially in Nyanza and Western.

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