Customs and traditions are held very highly by the African society.There are many rites and practises practised that mark various transitions in life.
Although they give a sense of belonging and outstanding characteristics, they can sometimes clash with other factors like relligion or out of the norm happenings.Perfect example are the burial rites regarding slain Mary Wambui Kamangara who is a cold blood murder victim.
Wambui’s family explained that although Joseph Kori, the husband was in custody in connection with the death, he has a say on where the mother to his children will be rested.
Yesterday, the family said that Wambui, 39 who was married to Kori according to the Agikuyu customs was most likely to be buried at her husband’s home in Mweiga, Nyeri County but subject to confirmation.
Speaking to reporters, Wambui’s younger sister, Esther Kamangara said the family was holding meetings in Nakuru and Nairobi but will have to wait two more weeks before finalising the burial plans.
“She was married more than 10 years ago and tradition stipulates that she should be buried at her husband’s place. However, due to circumstances under which she was killed and the fact that her husband is still in police custody, we have not fully decided on her final resting place,” said Kamangara.
She pointed out that during the meetings in Nakuru and Nairobi, it was resolved that they wait longer to see the direction the murder case will take.
“We are looking forward to see if he will be released on bond after the next appearance in court for him to give the way forward,” she added.
Do you agree that despite Wambui’s husband being the murder suspect he should still have the duty to decide where the wife will be laid to rest?